Cape Woolamai Safety Beach (Phillip Island)
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Cape Woolamai Safety Beach is a quiet and calm beach which is perfect for families.
A popular summer beach is ideal for a range of water activities including swimming, stand up paddle boarding, jet skiing, beach walks, fishing and beach games and is the perfect choice if you're looking for a calm beach. A low wave beach containing 4.7 kilometres of curving sandy beaches, it runs from the bridge at Newhaven to the old granite rocks of Cape Woolamai. Safety Beach has deep water off the beach at high tide and tidal flats at low tide.
It is a long, sandy curved beach backed by coastal vegetation and sheltered by a point.
There is limited gravel car parking along The Esplanade (near Seashell Avenue) with a short sandy track to the beach There are BBQs and picnic facilities located at the beach car park along The Esplanade (near Cottosloe Avenue).
The beach has a General Hazard Rating of 4/10 (Moderately hazardous). The beach is not patrolled by lifesavers. There were a lot of sand flies when we visited so bring the insect repellent.
Swimming
Two relatively safe low wave beaches, with deep water off the beaches at high tide and tidal flats at low tide. However, be aware of strong tidal currents running parallel to the beaches.
Surfing
None.
Fishing
Best at high tide and over the rocks and reefs along the southern end of the beach.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on leash but they are prohibited 10am-5pm & 8pm-7am from 1 Dec to 30 April.
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Location
28 The Esplanade, Cape Woolamai 3925 Map
Web Links
→ Cape Woolamai Safety Beach (BeachSafe)
