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13th, Connewarre

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PATROLLED BEACH

Beach number: vic288
Includes beaches: 13th
State/Region: VIC - Connewarre
Beach name: 13TH
General Beach Hazard Rating: 6
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

Thirteenth Beach is part of the 7 km long section of coast between Barwon Heads and Black Rock. It occupies the western 4.5 km and faces essentially due south. The beach receives waves averaging 1.5 m, is moderately sloping and is fronted by a single bar, dominated by rips every 250 m. The beach is backed by a vegetated foredune for most of its length, and the Barwon Heads to Torquay Road. The best access is provided at the surf lifesaving club, with additional car parks and access tracks located along the road. The surf club, founded in 1961, is the only development on what is a relatively natural beach. Its members rescue 5 people on average each year.

 

Swimming

Rips are a common feature of the beach, with safest bathing on the bars in the patrolled area. Strong permanent rips lie east of the surf club. The western end is adjacent to the Black Rock sewer outlet and should be avoided.

 

Surfing

A popular surfing beach with low to moderate swell providing numerous beach breaks, all readily accessible from the main road. One of the more popular areas is in front of the shipping beacon, known as The Beacon. Best with northerly winds.

 

Fishing

A good, natural spot for beach fishing, with good road access to the numerous rip holes that persist along the beach.

 

General

A relatively undeveloped beach, more popular with surfers and bathers who want a patrolled beach away from the crowds.

 

Carpark

Type: Formal parking area
Spaces: 50

 

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
 
17°
wind
NW/4 km/h
 
  • Fri
  • Sat
    23°
    15°
  • Sun
    21°
    15°
  • Mon
    22°
    14°
  • Tue
    23°
    14°
  • Wed
    26°
    13°
GEELONG RACECOU (14 km) issued at 06:30 (EST)
Water
19
Issued at Fri, February 10 07:01
Swell Forecast
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
  • PM
  • AM
  • PM
  • AM
  • PM
  • SW
    0.8 m
  • SW
    0.6 m
  • SW
    0.6 m
  • SW
    0.7 m
  • SSW
    0.9 m
4 km from Connewarre issued at Thu, February 9 23:00 (EST)
 
Today's Tide
  • High
    2:35
    1.49m
  • Low
    8:20
    0.49m
  • High
    14:42
    1.40m
  • Low
    20:28
    0.30m
 
issued at Thu, February 9 10:00 (Local Time)
UV Index
10

Barwon Heads Thirteenth Beach SLSC

Club Cap Description white red and green triangles

Physical Address 13th Beach Rd, Barwon Heads, VIC, 3227

Postal Address PO Box 1289, Barwon Heads, VIC, 3227

Phone 03 5254 2469

Beach Name of location of organisation Point Flinders

Beach Key of base location vic285

*Although SLSA has tried to ensure that this information is accurate, as it has been provided by surf life saving club(s) and/or other organisations, SLSA takes no responsibility for its accuracy. Please contact the entity(s) displayed directly if you need any further information. .

Barwon Heads Thirteenth Beach SLSC

29 January to 26 April
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm


04 December to 19 December
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm


25 December to 26 January
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 5:00 pm


Date: Friday, February 10, 2012

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Barwon Heads Thirteenth Beach SLSC

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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.

13TH Statistics July 2011 - June 2012
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Beach Totals: 0 0 45
 
Breakdown of statistics by organisation
Barwon Heads Thirteenth Beach SLSC
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Total: 45
 
Breakdowns: 45Preventions