Balding Bay

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About

Watch out for jelly fish,where a stinger suit. If you get stung here by yourself you will die on the walk back, so bring some vinegar. There is no mobile phone reception. Sharks and crocodiles have been sighted around the island.

Atmosphere:
There will never be anyone there surfing, it needs a big swell so if Florence Bay is working well try this place on a mid incoming tide. This beach will also pick up the once a year big northerly swell. And will be the best place to surf when its cyclonic as it is protected from the winds and what little wind does make it into the bay it will be off shore. If the the swell starts to turn southerly it will stop breaking as will the rest of the beaches on the island.

Additional Info:
Catch the ferry from Townsville and drive your car to either Radical or Horseshoe Bay or catch the bus.

Location
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Access

Walk from either Horsehoe Bay or Radical Bay, it takes about 20 min from both. Follow the signs you can't miss it.

WalkGood walk (15-30 min)
Public accessUnknown
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeBeach break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerOrdinary
FrequencyRarely breaks (5 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthShort (<50m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionWest, SouthWest, South
Swell directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Swell size3ft-5ft - Don't know
TideLow and mid tide
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendEmpty
Dangers

Nudist colony (France only!)

Videos

None

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