Sandbar Beach is a popular destination for beachgoers, known for its unique natural characteristics and amenities. It is a dog-friendly beach, offering the best of both worlds with surf on one side and a calm lagoon on the other. The beach is often quiet, with soft sand that requires careful navigation, especially for those driving 4WD vehicles. Visitors are advised to adjust their tyre pressures accordingly to navigate the soft sand.
Access to the beach requires a permit from the Midcoast Council, which can be purchased at various locations. The beach is accessible via a dirt road, which may have pot holes in places. It is recommended for visitors to have experience driving on sand dunes and to use AWD vehicles.
The beach is located near a caravan park, which offers convenient access and parking for guests. However, parking can be challenging for those not staying at the caravan park.
In terms of amenities, the beach offers good fishing and great swimming opportunities. The beach's natural beauty, with its abundance of sand and water, makes it a gorgeous destination for visitors.
Sandbar Beach amenities include parking.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's dual appeal of surf on one side and a calm lagoon on the other, with its dog-friendly environment and opportunities for 4WD adventures and fishing being particularly appreciated. The beach's natural beauty and abundance of sand and water are also frequently mentioned. However, some visitors complain about the need for a permit, the challenging access for non-4WD vehicles, and the difficulty of parking unless staying at the nearby caravan park.
If you’re planning a trip to Sandbar Beach, consider staying at the nearby caravan park, which provides convenient access and parking for beachgoers. Many visitors also choose to stay in the charming nearby towns, enjoying both the beach and the local attractions.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: -32.387195 / Longitude: 152.5226878
Sandbar Beach is located in New South Wales. The following map of Sandbar Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 16.2°C/27.5°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 32°C |
| Sea Temperature | 21.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 2.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:06/19:57 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.9 hrs |
| UV Index | 9.3 |
| Cloud Cover | 47% |
| Speed | 15.3 km/h |
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| Gusts | 35.3 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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