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Beaches and coves of Darwin & Tiwi Coast

The 3 beaches and coves of Darwin & Tiwi Coast, Australia, as recorded in Cala. The details come from the app's records; today's wind, sea temperature and shelter are in the Cala app.

Records last updated: August 29, 2026

  • Sandy: 3
  • Casuarina Nudist BeachSand

    Casuarina Nudist Beach is the designated clothing-optional section of Casuarina Coastal Reserve north of Darriba Road.

  • Mindil BeachSand

    Mindil Beach is a broad sandy shore near Darwin’s city centre, opening onto the Timor Sea.

  • Nightcliff BeachSand

    Nightcliff Beach is the sandy shoreline beside Darwin’s Nightcliff Foreshore, known for sunset views over the water.

Which beaches in Darwin & Tiwi Coast are sandy?

Sandy beaches on record include Casuarina Nudist Beach, Mindil Beach and Nightcliff Beach.

Which coves in Darwin & Tiwi Coast are sheltered from the wind?

It changes with the day's wind direction, so there is no fixed list. Cala works it out for each cove by comparing the cove's orientation with today's wind forecast; open Darwin & Tiwi Coast in the app to see which coves are sheltered right now.

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