Jamaica Beach Guide

Murdock Beach

Beach Location

18°24'7.44"N 76°57'6.75"W

Murdock Beach is located in the Parish St. Mary with the closest town being Ohio Rios. Following the coastline it is 0.14km from James Bond Beach. It is accessed by a parochial marl road approximately 0.5km from the North Coast Highway.

Environmental Features

The beach is approximately 118 metres in length and has brown fine to coarse grain sand with large cobble stones which originated from river which empties directly west of the beach. A large rubble groyne is at the mouth of the river and separates it from the beach. Seagrass beds are located close offshore. The entire backshore of the beach is heavily forested with large mature trees and a large pond that supports a stand of healthy mangroves.

Parking

Parking available.

Amenities

Shallow water suitable for wading.

Beach Licences

No

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