September 2011 (ROTM#33) One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, NSW, Australia

One Mile Beach is a gem of a beach situated in the Port Stephens area of NSW (just north of Newcastle). There are beaches of every kind in Port Stephens, but this one is my favourite. When you walk out at the southern end you are hit with this stunning vista of transgressive dunes and a normally gentle surf break. The southern end tends to be wide and flat and the waves break across a wide area making it perfect for people who are learning to surf. As you head further north, the beach becomes exposed to more wave energy and you can get rip currents developing. The rip in this picture is the first big dark gap heading seaward.