Wave pattern
- Highest wave energy beaches in Australia
- Waves greater than 2.5 m high
- Very wide surf zone
- Waves begin on an outer sandbar, reform in a trough and break again on an inner sandbar
- Rip currents occur in inner surf zone
Hazards
- Very big seas, so most people do not consider swimming in these locations
Risk assessment considerations
- High waves run across the beach
- Rip currents occur and may take swimmers out to sea
- Strong waves and currents are found in the trough and outer surf zone
- These beaches are often produced by storm conditions
- They are suitable for strong, experienced swimmers only