Frenchman's

Frenchman’s Beach faces due east, receiving little protection from the prevailing south-east waves. The beach is 500m long and is backed by steep, densely vegetated bluffs, access to the beach is either around Dune Rocks from Deadmans Beach, or down a signed steep walking track from the main road.

The beach receives waves averaging between 1 and 1.5m, which maintain an inner bar usually cut by two rips, including a permanent rip against Dune Rocks. Can have good beach breaks over the bars when southerlies are blowing offshore for surfing.

In the late 19th Century, four men sailed west from the French-speaking South Pacific islands. They landed on this beach, which was named after them. The four men, Jack Newfong, John Lifu, George Fenoch and Richard Martin, were taken to the Myora/Moongalba Mission, where they ended up settling. Descendants of these four men still live on North Stradbroke Island.

CAUTION: beach is rip-dominated and hazardous, swimming is not recommended at this beach.

Popular fishing location due to the rips and rocks. CAUTION: rock fishers should use care.

Dogs on lead only. (A dog friendly beach is available at Home Beach).