Cape Howe Beach is the most eastern beach in Victoria. It begins right on the border of New South Wales and runs south-west for 800 m to the lee of Iron Prince rocks; site of a wreck of the same name in 1923. The beach is backed by a kilometre of active sand dunes that are steadily moving sand northward, to cascade over low rocks into New South Wales waters just over the border. The beach is accessible only on foot from New South Wales (14 km walk), up the beach from Mallacoota (19 km walk), or by boat. As a result, it sees few visitors and even fewer bathers and surfers. The beach itself is pinned in between the sand sheets and the energetic waters of Bass Strait. It faces south-east and receives waves averaging 1.5 m. These produce a 100 m wide surf zone, usually cut by four to five strong rips, which increase in strength toward the low rocks at the northern end (Cape Howe). At the southern end, the southerly waves wrap around the low Iron Prince rocks and produce a right hand surf break, as well as offering a little protection. However, a permanent rip runs out against the rocks. The beach itself is pinned in between the sand sheets and the energetic waters of Bass Strait. It faces south-east and receives waves averaging 1.5 m. These produce a 100 m wide surf zone, usually cut by four to five strong rips, which increase in strength toward the low rocks at the northern end (Cape Howe). At the southern end, the southerly waves wrap around the low Iron Prince rocks and produce a right hand surf break, as well as offering a little protection. However, a permanent rip runs out against the rocks. read more

Beach Length: 0.8km