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Notable beach · The District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia

Windmill Beach

Windmill Beach is a beach in The District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia.

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Windmill Beach: 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 Windmill Beach

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 Windmill Beach — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -33.79509, 136.86277. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Windmill Beach safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Windmill Beach?

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

    What are the places to visit near Windmill Beach?

    Nearby: Franklin Harbor Conservation Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Franklin Harbor Marine Park (sanctuary, 39 km), Munyaroo Conservation Park (sanctuary, 66 km), Elbow Hill (viewpoint, 13 km), Mills Beach (beach, 16 km), Entrance Island (river spot, 16 km).

    Is Windmill Beach worth visiting?

    Windmill Beach is listed as a notable beach in South Australia on Spotwander.