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Notable beach · City of Karratha, Western Australia

James Point

James Point is a beach in City of Karratha, Western Australia.

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James Point: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit James Point

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach James Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -20.96927, 116.16498. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is James Point safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for James Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit James Point?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near James Point?

    Nearby: Cape Preston (beach, 20 km), Carey Island (river spot, 4 km), Potter Island (river spot, 4 km), Mt Rough (viewpoint, 10 km), Mt Potter (viewpoint, 10 km), Fortescue Island (river spot, 19 km).

    Is James Point worth visiting?

    James Point is listed as a notable beach in Western Australia on Spotwander.