Nielsen's Beach
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Its not worth a surf trip just for the waves, but the waves are good enough to keep you in shape for surfing other spots with more swell.
Atmosphere:
The locals here a pretty chilled, but have respect if there is some swell. It doesn't come too often so it can get pretty intense with a lot more people in the water. In summer there are heaps of kooks and clubbies. Bring your skatey, there's a sweet mini ramp next to the beach.
Additional Info:
Works best in a cyclone swell or if there is a clean day after a howlng easterly. If there is some swell there are some nice rights off the breakwall.
Location
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Situated 20 min drive from Bundaberg town center. Just follow the signs to Bargara or ask a local. Use the directions to Kelly's beach then travel another 5-10 min north along the coastal road. The road will end when you get to Nielsen's Caravan Park. The beach is in front of the caravan park and a large surf club.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.66 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
3.11 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |