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Jimmys Beach, Hawks Nest

Nsw 2324

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UNPATROLLED BEACH

Beach number: nswPS1
State/Region: NSW - Hawks Nest
Beach name: Jimmys Beach
General Beach Hazard Rating: 0
Least hazardous: 1-3
Moderately hazardous: 4-6
Highly hazardous: 7-8
Extremely hazardous: 9-10
Hazard rating refers to physical beach and surf conditions ONLY and does not include potentially dangerous marine life.
Beach

The northern shore of Port Stephens has 20.5 km of generally low energy shoreline between Yacaaba and Fome Point. It contains three beaches (PS 1-3) all exposed to ocean swell entering the port and which occupy 7.3 km of the shore. Jimmys Beach (PS 1) commences amongst boulders on the west side of 220 m high Yacaaba Head, and with its neighbour Bennetts Beach connects Yacaaba to the mainland (Fig. 4.128). The beach initially trends northwest and is highly crenulate as sand waves protruding up to 100 m into the bay move along the beach at a rate of 70 m per year. These sand pulses slowly move northward and begin to merge with the beach by the more accessible dune-backed Jimmys Beach sections, which is the most popular part of the beach. Further to the north the south-facing Winda Woppa section is initially very narrow at the car park, where it was breeched by wave during the 1974 storms. Just beyond is a row of beachfront houses which have been threatened by beach erosion ever since.

The entire beach is sheltered from ocean waves, receiving only low swell through the entrance. Most waves are generated by westerly winds across a 12 km long fetch. Consequently waves are usually calm to less than 0.5 m. The beach has a moderately steep beach face then a usually gently sloping shallow seabed, which is covered by seagrass below low water. There is good access to the beach at the park and picnic area next to Jimmys Beach Caravan Park. A second access in on the Winda Woppa Road, with a car park right on the beach, but no shade or amenities.

 

Swimming

Three low energy beaches fronted by seagrass covered shallow waters.

 

Surfing

None, except during big outside swell when a left breaks called Boulders runs along the Yacaaba boulders.

 

Fishing

Most fishing is done from boats in the bay, however professional fishers occasionally work Jimmys Beach.

 

 

SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.

Weather
Today
 
26°
wind
ESE/26 km/h
 
  • Fri
  • Sat
    26°
    20°
  • Sun
    27°
    19°
  • Mon
    28°
    20°
  • Tue
    27°
    20°
  • Wed
    26°
    20°
NELSON BAY (NEL (3 km) issued at 15:00 (EST)
Water
23
Issued at Thu, February 9 13:01
Swell Forecast
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
  • AM
  • PM
  • AM
  • PM
  • AM
  • ESE
    1.5 m
  • ESE
    1.7 m
  • ESE
    1.4 m
  • ESE
    1.2 m
  • ESE
    1.1 m
Hawks Nest issued at Thu, February 9 17:00 (EST)
 
Today's Tide
  • Low
    4:30
    0.30m
  • High
    10:48
    1.81m
  • Low
    17:10
    0.19m
  • High
    23:20
    1.60m
 
Sydney issued at Thu, February 9 10:00 (Local Time)
UV Index
13
No Service Providers for this beach:

There are currently no services provided by Surf Life Saving Australia for this beach. Please take the time to browse the Beach Safety section of this website to learn more about staying safe when swimming at Australian beaches. Click here to visit general beach safety information

No Service:

Beach not patrolled out of season

There are currently no services provided by Surf Life Saving Australia for this beach. Please take the time to browse the Beach Safety section of this website to learn more about staying safe when swimming at Australian beaches.

Click here to visit general beach safety information

 

SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.