Kirby's Beach is a beautiful golden-sand beach, known for its dunes and rocks that are perfect for exploration. The beach is accessible via two convenient points at Myrniong Grove. The first access point offers car parking near Pope Street, while the second is a narrow passage between 12 and 14 Myrniong Grove, both leading down to the sands via steps.
The beach is bounded by rocky reefs on the north and south, which are worth exploring during low tide. These reefs are also home to a variety of fossils, adding an element of discovery to your visit. Kirby's Beach is also a continuation of Cudmirrah Beach, with a separate entrance down from the road in Berrara, offering a pleasant walk from Cudmirrah Beach.
Kirby's Beach is known for its tranquility and is often not crowded, providing a peaceful beach experience. The beach is abundant with shells, adding to its natural charm. However, it's worth noting that Kirby's Beach can be a wild ocean beach at times, with a pounding swell and rip currents. As such, it may not be suitable for young families.
Despite this, it's a great place for a walk, to view the blue bottles and crabs, and even for fishing at times, although it's recommended to avoid southerly and easterly winds due to washed up seaweeds.
Kirby's Beach amenities include parking.
One of the best restaurants near Kirby's Beach is Island Sushi.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and tranquility of the beach, with its golden sands, dunes, and rocks that are perfect for exploration and fossil finding. Many appreciate the beach's uncrowded nature, the abundance of shells, and the opportunities for beach walking and rock hopping. However, some visitors warn of the beach's wild ocean conditions, including pounding swells and rip currents, which may not be suitable for young families.
If you’re planning a trip to Kirby's Beach, consider staying in the nearby town of Sussex Inlet, which offers various accommodation options including holiday parks and cozy cabins. Many visitors also choose to stay in Berrara, enjoying the peaceful environment and easy access to both Kirby's Beach and Berrara Beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: -35.2060859 / Longitude: 150.5551158
Kirby's Beach is located in New South Wales. The following map of Kirby's Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 17.1°C/23.8°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 24.6°C |
| Sea Temperature | 21.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 30% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:43/19:36 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 8.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 6.6 |
| Cloud Cover | 88% |
| Speed | 8.2 km/h |
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| Gusts | 19.1 km/h |
| Direction | SE |
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