Nestled at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach, the Lennox Head Boat Channel is a calm, reef-protected pocket of water that's perfect for family snorkeling and paddling. Sheltered from ocean swells by a natural rocky reef, this sandy-bottomed channel offers safe, wave-free conditions at high tide. Accessed via Rutherford Street next to Lions Park, it's a local favourite for spotting pelicans, small fish, and crustaceans among the rocky edges. With no surf to contend with, it's an ideal introduction to the water for kids and beginner snorkelers alike.
Lennox Head Boat Channel
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Wave Height 0.8 mSwell Period 6.9 sWind Speed 6.1 knPrecipitation 0.0 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Tidal changes
The channel is shallower at low tide and best visited during high tide when water depth is sufficient for comfortable snorkeling.
Low risk: Boat traffic
As a boat channel, small watercraft may enter and exit the area. Snorkelers should remain aware of vessel movements.
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Located at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head. Turn onto Rutherford Street off the Pacific Highway (Ballina Street) in Lennox Head. The boat channel is adjacent to Lions Park at the end of Rutherford Street.
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Parking is available at Lions Park on Rutherford Street. Additional street parking can be found along Rutherford Street and nearby side streets.
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