Photo of YCW Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of YCW Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of YCW Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of YCW Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.4

Good

YCW Beach

Smiths Beach, Australia

#101 out of 154 in Victoria

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Smiths Beach • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Cape Kitchen

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Cafe Nui Dat Cafe

2 - Very poor 5.5km

Bar The Wooli Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 6.4km

Meal Takeaway Woolamai Pizza

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant Island Burger Bar

8.8 - Excellent 6.4km

Cafe Burnt Toast

8.8 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant Bang Bang Bar & Food

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Restaurant Squidzys Kitchen

7.4 - Good 6.5km

Cafe Magiclands Kiosk

8.2 - Very good 7.8km

Park YCW Beach

50m

Park Koala Conservation Reserve

2.1km

Farm Purple Hen Winery

3km

Park Phillip Island Wildlife Park

3.5km

Hiking Area Rys reserve

6.1km

Park Woolamai Park

6.2km

Hiking Area Riley’s reserve

6.2km

Park Philip Island Nature

6.4km

Park Harvey's Reserve

6.6km

Playground Sunnyside Park Playground

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Forrest Caves

4.4km

Museum National Vietnam Veterans Museum

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Churchill Island

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Red Rocks Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Cape Woolamai Beach

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Woolamai Surf Beach

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

8km

Tourist Attraction Pinnacles Lookout

9km

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About

YCW Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 5th place out of 21 beaches in the Bass Coast Shire region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

YCW Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Berry Beach, which has a rating of 7.

YCW Beach is located in Bass Coast Shire within Smiths Beach, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

7.8 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Smiths Beach • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Cape Kitchen

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Cafe Nui Dat Cafe

2 - Very poor 5.5km

Bar The Wooli Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 6.4km

Meal Takeaway Woolamai Pizza

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant Island Burger Bar

8.8 - Excellent 6.4km

Cafe Burnt Toast

8.8 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant Bang Bang Bar & Food

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Restaurant Squidzys Kitchen

7.4 - Good 6.5km

Cafe Magiclands Kiosk

8.2 - Very good 7.8km

Park YCW Beach

50m

Park Koala Conservation Reserve

2.1km

Farm Purple Hen Winery

3km

Park Phillip Island Wildlife Park

3.5km

Hiking Area Rys reserve

6.1km

Park Woolamai Park

6.2km

Hiking Area Riley’s reserve

6.2km

Park Philip Island Nature

6.4km

Park Harvey's Reserve

6.6km

Playground Sunnyside Park Playground

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Forrest Caves

4.4km

Museum National Vietnam Veterans Museum

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Churchill Island

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Red Rocks Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Cape Woolamai Beach

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Woolamai Surf Beach

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

8km

Tourist Attraction Pinnacles Lookout

9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

What to do in YCW Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the YCW Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that YCW Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

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Berry Beach Berry Beach

7 Good

5.1km

Hutchinson Beach Hutchinson Beach

6.9 Good

7.9km

Summerland Beach Summerland Beach

7 Good

8.5km

Woolamai Surf Beach Woolamai Surf Beach

7.5 Very good

8.5km

Cape Woolamai Beach Cape Woolamai Beach

6.8 Good

8.8km

Flynns Beach Flynns Beach

7.2 Good

10.3km

Shelly Beach Shelly Beach

6.9 Good

10.9km

Cowrie Beach Cowrie Beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Smiths Beach • 690m

Transport

Airport

MBW • 60.1km

Bus Station

Crib Point Railway Station/Stony Point Rd • 16.1km

Train Station

Stony Point • 14.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the YCW Beach?

The coastline of YCW Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at YCW Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the YCW Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The YCW Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the YCW Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the YCW Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the YCW Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the YCW Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the YCW Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the YCW Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

Is there any food or beverages in the area of YCW Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on YCW Beach.

How far is the YCW Beach from parking?

The YCW Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit YCW Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in YCW Beach is January. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

YCW Beach (Bass Coast Shire) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.YCW Beach (Bass Coast Shire) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.