Thirteenth Beach |
Thirteenth Beach is located west of Barwon Heads, stretching along 4.5 kilometres of coast, Black Rock marks the western end.
Grab your surfboard and explore this 4.5 kilometre stretch of picturesque coastline west of Barwon Heads.
A popular surf spot, Thirteenth Beach provides varied conditions to suit both learner and advanced surfers. The lovely wide stretch of sand spreads between looming sand dunes and crashing waves, and is also ideal for a refreshing walk, jog, sandcastle-making or ballplay with the dog. Take a short walk around the headland, don a wetsuifor some diving, and take in the expansive views.
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Thirteenth Beach is part of the 7 km long section of coast between Barwon Heads and Black Rock. It occupies the western 4.5 km and faces essentially due south. The beach receives waves averaging 1.5 m, is moderately sloping and is fronted by a single bar, dominated by rips every 250 m. The beach is backed by a vegetated foredune for most of its length, and the Barwon Heads to Torquay Road. The best access is provided at the surf lifesaving club, with additional car parks and access tracks located along the road. The surf club, founded in 1961, is the only development on what is a relatively natural beach. Its members rescue 5 people on average each year.
Swimming
Rips are a common feature of the beach, with safest bathing on the bars in the patrolled area. Strong permanent rips lie east of the surf club. The western end is adjacent to the Black Rock sewer outlet and should be avoided.
Surfing
A popular surfing beach with low to moderate swell providing numerous beach breaks, all readily accessible from the main road. One of the more popular areas is in front of the shipping beacon, known as The Beacon. Best with northerly winds.
Fishing
A good, natural spot for beach fishing, with good road access to the numerous rip holes that persist along the beach.
General
A relatively undeveloped beach, more popular with surfers and bathers who want a patrolled beach away from the crowds.
❊ Address ❊
⊜ Thirteenth Beach, Barwon Heads 3227 View Map
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ Thirteenth Beach
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