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Dea's Head

Dea's Head is a beach in Southland, Southland.

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Dea's Head: 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 Dea's Head

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 Dea's Head — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -50.52668, 166.22221. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dea's Head safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dea's Head?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dea's Head?

    Nearby: Enderby Settlement (fort, 3 km), Port Ross (beach, 3 km), Derry Castle (fort, 9 km), Mount D'Urville (viewpoint, 42 km), Carnley Harbour (beach, 46 km), Cape Lovitt (beach, 49 km).

    Is Dea's Head worth visiting?

    Dea's Head is listed as a notable beach in Southland on Spotwander.