Magnetic island - arcadia beach
Edit SpotAbout
the area of magnetic island is awsome and you should just go for a holiday there are a few reefs around the spot and other beaches
Atmosphere:
not worth goin there unless ur desprete and are willing to pay a fair bit of money on public transport up to about $50
Additional Info:
easy wave only place that gets any swell in townsville unless theres a cyclone
Location
Loading...Access
its on magnetic island catch a ferry from townsville the the walk then get a bus or a moke or some vehichle and follow the signs
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Florence bay
1.84 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Balding Bay
2.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Radical Bay
2.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |