Picnic Beach commences 700 m south of Bengunnu Point and consists of two sections that extend for 900 m to Picnic Point. The northern part (NSW 645) is an exposed 270 m long, southeast-facing beach usually containing one strong permanent rip flowing out past the long northern rocks, that extend 100 m seaward. It lies at the base of the 60 m high Ginns Lookout. The main Picnic Beach (NSW 646) continues south of the 100 m long boundary rocks for 500 m curving to the south then southeast in lee of 10 m high Picnic Point. Waves average 1.5 m in the north with a strong permanent rip against the northern rocks, and usually one central rip, while in the south some protection from the point decreases waves to about 1 m, resulting in an attached bar. Low, densely vegetated slopes descend to the beaches, with car access to the southern end via the Wapengo Lake road, and a car park and camping area behind the beach.
Beach Length: 0.5km
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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