Weather Forecast
22.30°C
Current Temperature
9.00km/h
Wind speed
22.25°C
Water Temperature
0.77m
Swell
0.42m
Tide
10/11
UV
Back Beach (NSW 37) runs due south from Woody Head for just over a 1 km (Fig. 4.27). The Back Beach Picnic Area is located behind the centre of the beach and provide access via a 200 m long track through the low dunes to the beach. Unlike Woody Bay, Back Beach faces into the southerly waves, which maintain a higher energy double bar system. The inner bar is usually attached and cut by six rips, with two permanently located against both headlands. A deep trough and offshore bar lie further seaward. This is a hazardous beach, used by surfers and not recommended for swimming.
Beach Length: 1.35km
General Hazard Rating:
6/10
Patrols
There are currently no services provided by Surf Life Saving Australia for this beach. Please take the time to browse the Surf Safety section of this website to learn more about staying safe when swimming at Australian beaches.
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Information
Formal parking area
Formal parking area
Park
BBQ
Drinking water
Toilets Block M/F
Regulations
Hazards
Weather
SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate.
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