New South Wales Beaches - Live conditions across the NSW coast
About New South Wales
New South Wales stacks world-class surf, harbour coves and long stretches of open coast into one state. Sydney's beaches sit 30 minutes from the CBD, the Northern Rivers around Byron Bay run warm through winter, and the south stays cool but surfable year-round. We score 32 beaches daily.
What Makes It Special
- •Ocean pools are an NSW institution: more than 100 tidal rock pools and ocean baths dot the coast, a tradition unlike anywhere else in Australia
- •Sydney puts world-class surf and harbour swimming within 30 minutes of the CBD: no other Australian city comes close
- •The Northern Rivers around Byron Bay and Lennox Head run warm year-round: Pacific water can hold 22°C even in winter, a rarity this far south
Best Time to Visit
Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) for warm water and lighter crowds across most of the coast. Summer is spectacular in Sydney but crowded. The Northern Rivers around Byron Bay and Lennox Head stay swimmable year-round; Sydney and Wollongong cool through winter but stay surfable.
What's On
Bondi Aboriginal Experiences
Weekly · Next: Sunday 15 March 2026
A weekly cultural experience at Bondi Pavilion featuring Walangari Karntawarra and Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo performances for visitors of all ages.
www.sydney.comManly Markets
Every Saturday and Sunday · Next: Saturday 23 May 2026
Regular weekend markets at Manly running every Saturday and Sunday with a variety of stalls and vendors.
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