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Notable beach · Ballina Shire Council, New South Wales

Patch's Beach Reserve

Patch's Beach Reserve is a beach in Ballina Shire Council, New South Wales.

Patch's Beach Reserve: 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 Patch's Beach Reserve

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 Patch's Beach Reserve — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -28.94923, 153.51422. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Patch's Beach Reserve safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Patch's Beach Reserve?

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

    What are the places to visit near Patch's Beach Reserve?

    Nearby: Ballina Boat Harbour (beach, 12 km), Richmond Park (sanctuary, 15 km), Alstonville Baptist Church (church, 17 km), Angel's Beach (beach, 18 km), Broadwater National Park (sanctuary, 19 km), Evans Head Boat harbour (beach, 26 km).

    Is Patch's Beach Reserve worth visiting?

    Patch's Beach Reserve is listed as a notable beach in New South Wales on Spotwander.