South of Shag Point is a 6 km section of high cliffs, formed in scarped calcarenite stacked between 100 m to 200 high. Along the base of the cliffs are five beaches, the central three inaccessible owing to the cliffs.
The northern Crawford Beach (T-2) is 1.7 km long, faces northeast and is backed by bluffs which rise from 10 m in the north to 100 m in the south, with the main Island vehicle track providing access to the northern end. It receive low waves, usually has a narrow attached bar, with seagrass 100 m off the shore.
Beach Length: 1.7km
General Hazard Rating:
4/10
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.