Patterson Beach (RI 20) continues to the west for another 400 m between bordering 20 m high calcarenite bluffs. It is backed by dunes rising to 40 m. All three beaches receive usually low wave to calm conditions, with seagrass growing to within 20 m of the shore. Dyer Island lies 500 m off the main beach.
Beach Length: 0.4km
General Hazard Rating:
3/10
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.