Torquay Beaches

Torquay, which is located along the Great Ocean Road, has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Whether you want to surf, swim or take the dog for a walk, you'll find a suitable beach around Torquay.

Torquay Surf Beach

Torquay Surf Beach is located at the southern end of Surf Beach Drive where Spring Creek enters the ocean.

The beach is suited to beginner and intermediate surfers and swimming. Surfboards and other equipment can be rented from Torquay Surfing Academy which is located nearby.

Facilities include a carpark, toilets, showers and BBQs. Third Wave Kiosk offers Genovese coffee and a selection of hot and cold food and beverages, ice-cream and sweets

Torquay Front Beach

Torquay Front Beach is located along the foreshore near the intersection of The Esplanade and Price Street and the town centre is directly behind the beach.

The water is usually fairly calm here which excludes it for surfing and is best suited to swimmers. Facilities include a playground, outdoor gym, picnic tables. showers, toilets and paved walking trails. There are eating places located along The Esplanade.

Whites Beach

Whites Beach is a quiet beach along The Esplanade near the intersection with Horseshoe Bend Road. Swimming is generally quite safe here but the beach is unpatrolled so care still needs to be taken depending on the wave and tide conditions. It is not suitable for surfing.

Whites beach is the only beach in Torquay where dogs are permitted off leash at all times. Facilities include a playground, toilets, shelters, picnic tables, BBQs and car parking. There aren't eating places near the beach.

Fishermans Beach

Fishermans Beach is located along The Esplanade near the intersection with Cowrie Road. Fishermans Beach, as the name suggests, is a low energy beach traditionally used to launch fishing boats. This is still true today with a boat ramp on the beach, as well as sailing, yacht, and motor boat clubs all located behind the western end of the beach.

It is a relatively safe beach with a wide, shallow bar and usually no rips but stay clear of the boating activity near the ramp and boat clubs. This is Torquay's most protected beach and is very popular in summer with those who are looking for quieter surf conditions.

The entire beach is backed by a foreshore reserve and The Esplanade. It has parking areas and other facilities. 40 metres of beach access matting is in place from November until Easter each year. The matting provides a stable pathway for people with crutches, walking sticks, wheelchairs, walking frames and prams to safely cross the softer sand. It also looks to offer an alternative to people entering the beach from the boat ramp.

Bells Beach

The iconic Bells Beach is about a 10 minute drive from the town. The beach itself is only 300 metres long with limestone headlands at either end. Bells Beach has gained an international reputation as one of the best places to surf in the world. Experienced surfers surf the huge swells here while non-surfers can admire the surroundings from the viewing platform above the beach. Swimming is not recommended here as there is a strong undercurrent. There is a car park and toilet but no food options.

Jan Juc Beach

Jan Juc Beach, just outside Torquay to the south, is best suited for experienced surfers as the sea here can be prone to high waves and persistent rips. Swimming is not advised. Facilities include a carpark and toilets.

Point Addis Beach

Point Addis Beach, which is south of Bells Beach, is suited to beginner surfers since it is sheltered from large swells and strong winds. Swimming is not recommended due to strong rip current. There is a carpark but the nearest toilets are located at Bells Beach. There is a viewing platform.

Location

Cnr The Esplanade and Price Street, Torquay 3228 Map