| Lords Beach | |
| Map: | Australia Hobart |
| Location: | Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Water Bodies: | River Derwent |
| Length: | [1] |
| Type: | Beach |
| Free Label 1: | Patrolled by |
| Free Data 1: | Surf Life Saving Tasmania |
| Free Label 2: | Hazard rating |
| Free Data 2: | 2/10 (Least hazardous) |
| Free Label 3: | Access |
| Free Data 3: | Footpath, Sandy Bay Road |
Lords Beach is a suburban beach along the River Derwent in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. The beach faces north-east and offers views of Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Nutgrove Beach, and the City of Clarence on the eastern shore. Lords Beach features several covered piers, including the Waimea Jetty, built in the 1960s. It is situated between Red Chapel Beach to the west and Dunkley’s Point to the east.
Lords Beach is named after James Lord, a convict landowner, who also lent his name to Lord Street.[2] In the past, Lords Beach was part of a continuous stretch of beach that included Red Chapel Beach, Nutgrove Beach, and Long Beach. Development and natural erosion have caused these beaches to become separated.[1]
Several covered jetties are located along the beach, used to store boats moored in waters reaching depths of up to 50m (160feet).[3]
In 2023, a developer proposed constructing floating tourist accommodation on the River Derwent, potentially affecting the area surrounding Lords Beach.[4]
Occasionally, Lords Beach experiences bioluminescence, a phenomenon caused by microscopic plankton, which can illuminate the waters in the evening.[5]
Lords Beach has been altered by the construction of seawalls, which were built to mitigate erosion and protect the area from strong currents and waves from the River Derwent. Human activity, such as foot traffic and road construction along Sandy Bay Road, has also contributed to the changing landscape.[1]
The beach is now a 700m (2,300feet) stretch of sand bordered by the Wrest Point seawall and a seawall along Sandy Bay Road. The beach features waves typically ranging between 1- in height, creating a steep beach profile.[1]
Lords Beach is accessible via a 45-minute walk from the Hobart City Centre, or by using the Metro Tasmania bus service along Sandy Bay Road.
In 2024, the Waimea Jetty at Lords Beach was listed for sale for the first time, offering an opportunity to acquire waterfront infrastructure.[6]