Potato Point, 9 km east of Bodalla on the NSW South Coast, is a wild and exposed headland where snorkellers can suddenly find themselves enveloped in swirling schools of kingfish or salmon. The rocky shoreline and offshore reefs offer thrilling encounters with wobbegongs, stingrays, and Port Jackson sharks. The nearby boat ramp provides easy shore entry, but this is a spot reserved for confident swimmers — when the swell is up, the ocean here demands respect.
Potato Point
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Wave Height 0.5 mSwell Period 6.5 sWind Speed 7.5 knPrecipitation 14 mmTidal Phase flood
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© Graeme BartlettDANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Potato Point has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Rip currents danger
Rocky headland with strong rips forming around the point, especially on an outgoing tide.
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High risk: Rip currents
Rocky headland with strong rips forming around the point, especially on an outgoing tide.
Moderate risk: Ocean swell
Potato Point is fairly exposed; not suitable for snorkelling when swell exceeds 1 metre.
Moderate risk: North / north-east wind
Wind from the north or north-east creates choppy, unsafe conditions at the Point.
Moderate risk: North / north-east wind (continued)
Wind from the north or north-east creates choppy, unsafe conditions (Jan-Mar).
Low risk: Sharp reef and rock shelves
Submerged rocky ledges and gutters near the shoreline can cause cuts and injuries.
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Gallery
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
Potato Point is 9 km east of Bodalla via Potato Point Road. Turn off the Princes Highway at Bodalla and follow the signs east to the coast. The boat ramp is at the end of Long Point Street.
Parking & facilities
Limited roadside parking available near the boat ramp at the end of Long Point Street.
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No fees for access.
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