Always check the conditions when you arrive and swim between the flags.
Ocean Beach
Live conditions and scores
Ocean Beach is 4WD access only. You'll need to air down your tyres and take the right track in. It's not a trip you can do in a regular car, and that filters out most of the crowd before you even arrive.
The beach faces east, picking up open ocean swell without much to soften it. That makes for solid surf on the right day, but conditions can shift quickly. Read the water before you commit to getting in.
The 4WD access keeps the numbers down. You're more likely to share the sand with fishos and other four-wheel drivers than a packed summer crowd. That's the appeal, but it comes with a trade-off: fewer services and more distance from help if something goes wrong. Come prepared.
Watch your tide times before heading in. Soft sand and a rising tide can make the drive out a lot harder than you expect.
What Makes It Special
- •4WD beach access only
- •30km of uninterrupted sand
- •East-facing open ocean swell
- •Beach camping available
- •Remote and uncrowded
- •Popular fishing spot
Best Time to Visit
Morning is best. The east-facing aspect puts the sun on the water and onshore winds are usually lightest before midday. Time your drive for low tide when the sand is firmest. Winter swells from the east push decent surf onto the beach.
Getting There
4WD only, high-clearance with low range required. 2WD vehicles, trail bikes and motorbikes are prohibited. Purchase a vehicle access permit before entry and display it on your windscreen. Access starts from North Street Car Park in Woorim, then onto the beach. Drive as close to low tide as possible and avoid three hours either side of high tide.