Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is set between the Wilson Inlet and the Great Southern Ocean. Easily accessed, only a few kilometres outside Denmark along Ocean Beach Road.
Ocean Beach is Denmark's home-beach.
As you travel along Ocean Beach Road the Ocean Beach Lookout is signposted to the left, with the main car park shortly thereafter above the Surf Lifesaving Club.
The beach is a very popular surfing spot and a great place to learn to surf. From the lookout you'll see how good the waves are. This is a safe beach to learn to surf.
Walking along the beach to the east you will either find a sand-bar taking you to the Nullaki peninsula... or an open channel from the Wilson Inlet (right) where the dark waters pour into the ocean. It depends on what time of year you visit!
Ocean Beach is a must-visit while in Denmark. Take a deep breath of the beautiful, clean fresh air coming off the Southern Ocean.
Ocean Beach is the best surf location in and around Denmark, Western Australia.
The Lifesaving Club & the Wilson Inlet from the lookout.
Ocean Beach closes the Wilson Inlet each year.
Swimming
Ocean Beach is extremely popular because it's just beautiful! Also, the shallow waters and sand bar make it a popular swimming location on the coast. Thankfully the Denmark Surf Life Saving Club patrolls the beach!
For much of the year Ocean Beach stretches the lengh of the bay onto Nullaki Peninsula, separating the Wilson Inlet from the ocean. This lengthens the beach considerably making is a wonderful place to walk and enjoy the sea air.
Learn to Surf on Ocean Beach!
South Coast Surfing Lessons
Learn to Surf Because You Can!
Mike is an accredited instructor in surfing and bases his ocean awareness on the twenty years teaching surfing at Ocean Beach and around the world. He is based in Denmark, Western Australia. With only a phone call away Mike's wave-trailer can get you a Board and Wetsuit Hire or book a Surf Lesson any time of the year. The real surfing season is from Oct to June. The rest of the year is wild and wet, but Mike is available for advanced surfing experiences. Do you want to maximise your efficiency in the lineup? Mike says "Let's go play in the rip." South Coast Surfing Lessons also travels to Bremer Bay to do group lessons at Blossoms Beach. We can rock up to your beach for private or large group lessons such as school camps or comparable events. Bookings Required, visit our website below.
Surf Life Saving
The Denmark Surf Life Saving Club (DSLSC) has "a long and proud history of making sure that our beach patrons are well looked after". For more visit: denmarksurf.com.au
Visiting Denmark, WA?
Denmark Region Map Map of the Denmark Western Australia Region including Denmark Town and National Parks. Visit Denmark Region Map
Denmark Town In the heart of the Rainbow Coast on the north side of the Wilson Inlet, along the beautiful Denmark River. Visit Denmark Town
Denmark Region The Denmark Region is gorgeous. Trees, hills, beaches, rocks, wildlife around the river and the inlet. Visit Denmark Region
Denmark Town Map A map of Denmark Town and surrounds. A good map to get your bearings if you are visiting Denmark, WA. Visit Denmark Town Map
The southern end of Ocean Beach
Looking out across Nullaki Peninsula across the opened channel from Ocean Beach. The channel comes from Prawn Rock Channel a popular swimming location inland along the Wilson Inlet.
Above is Ocean Beach from the northern end, with the Surfing and Lifesaving Club visible on the headland.
Sometimes the water flows from the inlet into a receeding tide, making the surfice smoothe as satin. This happens only when the channel is open.
Live Weather from Ocean Beach!
Ocean Beach, Denmark, Western Australia
From the Prawn Rock look-out there are fantastic views of the beach surf as well as the calm darker waters of the Wilson Inlet (below). Flocks of pelicans can usually be seen fishing at the base of the Wilson Inlet.
On the way to Ocean Beach, consider stopping of at Prawn Rock Channel, especially on a nice sunny day.
Surfing on Ocean Beach
The best place to find information about Surfing at Ocean Beach is from Mike Neunuebel, surfing instructor at South Coast Surfing Lessons. www.southcoastsurfinglessons.com.au Here's a great video about learning to surf at Ocean Beach from Mike's Facebook Profile:
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Attractions in Denmark and surrounds:
Ocean Beach Ocean Beach is set between the Wilson Inlet and the Great Southern Ocean, and is the closest beach to Denmark Town. A popular surfing spot and lookout.. Visit Ocean Beach
Denmark Town In the heart of the Rainbow Coast on the north side of the Wilson Inlet, along the beautiful Denmark River. Visit Denmark Town
The Wilson Inlet This majestic Inlet is divided from the ocean by a sandbar which covers the opening much of the year. Visit The Wilson Inlet
Anvil Beach Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Anvil Beach
Crusoe Beach A commercial fishing site, the beach is best visited after 3.30pm as advised by the sign. Visit Crusoe Beach
Denmark Windfarm The Denmark Community Windfarm sits atop Wilson Head just a bit south-west of Ocean Beach and the Wilson Inlet. Visit Denmark Windfarm
Harewood Forest Walk Harewood Forest is an almost 1.5k walk through the forest. The stream at the end is the turn-around point. Filled with information on history, flora & fauna. Visit Harewood Forest Walk
Heritage Rail Bridge The Bridge is easily accessed by driving south along the river on Hollings Drive where you will find parking spaces, picnic tables and a gazebo. Visit Heritage Rail Bridge
Lights Beach Inspiring lookout and beach offering spectacular views of William Bay from the east. A favourite local beach. Visit Lights Beach
McGeary's Rock McGeary's Rock is a popular rock fishing location close to Ocean Beach. It offers panoramic views of the bay and Nullaki Peninsula to the east. Visit McGeary's Rock
Mokare Heritage Trail Named after an aboriginal tracker and chieftain, the Mokare Heritage Trail winds along the east side of the Denmark River. Visit Mokare Heritage Trail
Monkey Rock Spectacular elevated views over William Bay Nat. Park, Ratcliffe Bay, Ocean Beach and the Nullaki Peninsula. Visit Monkey Rock
Prawn Rock Channel Prawn Rock Channel is located just north of Ocean Beach (you drive right past it on your way to Ocean Beach). This secluded slow-running channel of water is an ideal swimming spot. Visit Prawn Rock Channel
Wilson Head Wilson Head marks the eastern perimeter of Ratcliffe Bay, stretching out into the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Wilson Head
Denmark Accommodation An inspiring selection of quality accommodation of all types. Friendly service. Choose from a variety of great accommodation in and around Denmark, WA. Find Accommodation in Denmark NOW! Visit Denmark Accommodation
Denmark Wineries Denmark Wineries and Vineyards to visit while on holiday along the Rainbow Coast. Wineries with restaurants, music, cellar doors and more! Visit Denmark Wineries
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