Tucked just a five-minute stroll south from world-famous Hyams Beach, Chinamans Beach offers the same dazzlingly white sand and gin-clear turquoise water with a fraction of the crowds. This intimate, crescent-shaped beach is framed by lush coastal bushland that meets the shoreline, giving it a secluded tropical feel. The gentle, protected waters of Jervis Bay make for calm and safe snorkeling conditions, with excellent visibility around the rocky outcrops at the beach's southern end. It's also the starting point for the scenic White Sands Walk, a coastal trail that connects several of Jervis Bay's most beautiful beaches.
Chinamans Beach, Jervis Bay
BeginnerMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 9.3 sWind Speed 13 knPrecipitation 24 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Outgoing tide current
Jervis Bay can experience moderate tidal flows, especially near the rocky headlands at the southern end of the beach.
Low risk: Wind chop
During strong onshore winds, moderate waves can develop and reduce water clarity.
Low risk: Submerged rocks at southern end
Exposed rocks and submerged reef at the southern end of the beach present a scrape/cut risk.
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Chinamans Beach is located adjacent to Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay, approximately 2.5 hours south of Sydney. From Hyams Beach, walk 5 minutes south along the shoreline or the White Sands Walk trail. Parking is available on Currambene Street near Hyams Beach, with a short walk to Chinamans Beach.
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Street parking along Currambene Street near Hyams Beach. No dedicated car park. Arrive early as spaces fill quickly on weekends and holidays.
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