Factory Bay is a sheltered 400-metre-wide rocky bay just 1 km west of Robe township on South Australia's Limestone Coast. Accessed via the scenic Adam Gordon Lindsay Drive, this calm bay offers protected waters ideal for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Rocky reef sections bookend the beach, where snorkelers can explore small crevices and limestone formations close to shore. With its gentle wave action and easy shore entry, Factory Bay is a local favourite for a quiet, relaxed dip away from the main beach crowds.
Factory Bay (Robe)
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Wave Height 2.1 mSwell Period 10 sWind Speed 2.0 knPrecipitation 12 mmTidal Phase slack
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Low risk: Rocky reef sections
Rocky reef areas at each end of the bay can be sharp underfoot; reef shoes recommended.
Low risk: Southern Ocean swell
Occasional southerly swells can create moderate surge near the reef edges.
Low risk: Ocean swell
Swell from the Southern Ocean can create powerful surge conditions along the exposed reef, especially during winter months.
Low risk: Rip currents
Rips can develop along the sandy stretches adjacent to the rocky reef, particularly on outgoing tides and during higher swell.
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
Drive 1 km west from Robe town centre along Adam Gordon Lindsay Drive (the scenic coastal drive). Factory Bay is clearly signposted and has a small car park directly overlooking the bay.
Parking & facilities
Small car park adjacent to the beach along Adam Gordon Lindsay Drive.
parking
Free entry. No fees required.
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