Sleaford Bay
A long, powerful arc of surf beach south of Port Lincoln, exposed to Southern Ocean swell.
The open ocean side
While Port Lincoln nestles in the sheltered waters of Boston Bay, just a short drive south the land turns to face the full force of the Southern Ocean — and Sleaford Bay is where you feel it. This long, curving beach takes the brunt of the swell, with serious surf and powerful gutters running its length.
It is a beach for the experienced and the well-prepared. Surfers come for the wave, and salmon fishers work the gutters, but the rips and shore dump make it no place for casual swimming. The scale of the place — big sky, big sea, rugged headlands at either end — is the real draw.
The road continues on to Whalers Way and the dunes of the national park, making Sleaford a natural part of a wild-coast day trip.
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Sleaford Bay — frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Sleaford Bay?
Sleaford Bay is a powerful, exposed surf beach with strong rips and shore dump, so it is not suitable for casual swimming. It is best enjoyed by experienced surfers and as a place to take in the wild scenery.
Where is Sleaford Bay?
Sleaford Bay is a short drive south of Port Lincoln, on the ocean-facing side of the lower Eyre Peninsula, on the way to Whalers Way and Lincoln National Park.
Is Sleaford Bay good for fishing?
Yes, the long beach and its gutters are popular with surf anglers, particularly for Australian salmon.
Image credits
- Sleaford Bay(GN05734).jpg by Captain Frank Hurley , CC0 via Wikimedia Commons