Between Cape Conran and Point Ricardo is an 11.5 km long, south facing beach. The Marlo - Cape Conran road runs behind the beach; however the easiest access is on the western side of Cape Conran and at Point Ricardo, where there are sealed roads and car parks.
The beach receives waves averaging 1.5 m. The eastern end has medium sand which produces a steep beach face, usually fronted by a narrow bar; with a deep trough running between the beach and the outer bar. Toward Point Ricardo, the sand fines, the inner bar widens and rips increase on the inner bar. The point is a sandy foreland in lee of offshore reefs.
Beach Length: 9km
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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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.