Always check the conditions when you arrive and swim between the flags.
Collaroy Beach
Live conditions and scores
Collaroy runs about 3.6km of golden sand north into Narrabeen, forming one of Sydney's longest unbroken beach stretches. Long Reef headland partly shelters the beach from southern swells, making conditions calmer than Narrabeen to the north. It's a solid choice for families, beginner swimmers, and those learning to surf.
At the southern end you'll find a 50m, 7-lane ocean pool with a separate toddler pool and ramp entry, one of the bigger lap pools on the Northern Beaches. Just south, Long Reef Aquatic Reserve has been protected since 1980 and is great for snorkelling or the 3km coastal walk with views toward the Central Coast.
Getting here without a car is genuinely easy. A B-Line bus stops directly opposite the beach, running to the CBD every 5-10 minutes.
Rips are unpredictable, so always swim between the flags. The beach is a designated coastal erosion hotspot and sand width can vary a lot after storms. Lifeguards are on from October to April, 9am to 5pm, until 6pm in summer.
What Makes It Special
- •Calmer than Narrabeen to the north, good for families, beginners, and anyone who prefers smaller waves
- •You'll find a 50m, 7-lane rock pool at the southern end, plus a separate toddler pool with ramp access
- •The B-Line bus stops right out front with direct runs to the CBD every 5-10 minutes
- •Long Reef Aquatic Reserve is a short walk away for snorkelling and a 3km coastal walk with views to North Head
- •Full all-abilities access, including FreeWheeler beach wheelchairs for sand and surf access, a liberty swing in the playground, and a ramp into the rock pool
- •Rips are unpredictable here. Swim between the flags when lifeguards are on duty, October to April