Cape Paterson Beaches

Description

With two beaches to choose from, Cape Paterson's beaches are ideal for all kinds of interest - from families and fishermen, to surfers and divers.

Cape Paterson Bay Beach is a 400 metres curved beach located adjacent to the centre of the Cape Paterson township and at the foot of the Caravan and Camping grounds. This popular beach is ideal for families, anglers and divers alike, and includes a man-made rock pool on the nearby rock platform.

Cape Paterson Surf Beach is a moderately safe beach fronted by a wide shallow bar and is where you'll find waves averaging 1.3 metres, which decrease toward the cape. The beach faces the south-east and extends for 500 metres to the rocky platforms closer to the town centre. The Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club is located at the western end of the beach, and provides basic facilities and parking. Visitors should stay clear of the rocks and reefs at each end, watch for rips - especially toward the eastern rocks - and beware of the shore break at low tide.

Beach Facts

• A popular beach for surfers, bathers, beach walkers and fishermen
• Rips may be present
• Patrolled by lifesavers over the summer months
• Amenities – Toilets (including a designated accessible toilet) and change rooms
• Parking – Sealed car park
• Food - There are local food stores nearby providing hot and cold food, drinks and coffee
• Access - Sandy path to beach

Beach Safety

• This beach has strong rips and currents and is not patrolled by Lifesavers
• For more information visit wwww.lifesavingvictoria.com.au
• Rock fishermen are advised to exercise extreme caution. Download the rock fishing safety brochure (multiple languages)
• Multilingual information on rips and beach safety