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Bucks Bay Beach

  • Saltwater
  • Beach
Sq. miles
0.1
Boat Ramps
2
Access Points
0
Campsites
1

Bucks Bay Beach is a 0.7-kilometer-long hard sand beach located at Carpenter Rocks in the District Council of Grant, South Australia. The beach forms the bay for the older fishing settlement of Carpenter Rocks, where fishing boats are moored. Paddlers launching from shore will find a formal parking area and a boat ramp at the end of the main road, adjacent to a large car park. The launch involves carrying your craft across the hard sand beach to the water's edge. The beach has a general hazard rating of 2 out of 10, but it is unpatrolled, with no surf lifesaving services provided. The swell height can be significant, with a reported measurement of 4.47 meters, indicating the potential for rough conditions and surf. Facilities for paddlers include a formal parking area, drinking water, and toilet blocks. The surrounding settlement offers basic facilities, including a store. The bay's character is that of a working fishing settlement with a slowly growing coastal community. The water temperature in the region is typically cool, with a specific measurement of 14.66°C, which is indicative of the temperate Southern Ocean conditions common to this part of South Australia.


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