58Spot Score
Camp Cove Beach
Beaches · Listed under Surry Hills
Beaches in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.7(315)· GoogleView details →
Sydney
Best Beaches in Sydney (2026)
54 beaches in Sydney, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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58Spot Score
Parramatta Wharf
Beaches · Parramatta
Beaches in Parramatta, Sydney.
4.4(216)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Forty Baskets Beach
Beaches · Balgowlah
Quaint, secluded beach known for its shady locale, swimming enclosure & sweeping harbour views.
4.5(153)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Sirius Cove Beach
Beaches · Listed under Sydney CBD
Beaches in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
4.5(130)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Lake Parramatta
Beaches · North Parramatta
A walking trail encircles this recreational reservoir known for swimming, boating & picnics.
4.6(522)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Freshwater Beach
Beaches · Listed under Manly
Beaches in Manly, Sydney.
4.7(325)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Balmoral Baths
Beaches · Mosman
The lovely Balmoral Baths at Balmoral Beach in Mosman, Sydney, with a 4.7 rating across 63 reviews.
4.7(63)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Chinamans Beach
Beaches · Listed under Chatswood
Tranquil stretch for swimming & BBQs, part of the White Sands Walk between Hyams Beach & Vincentia.
4.6(372)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
King Street Wharf 6
Beaches · Sydney
A lively waterfront wharf and dining precinct at King Street Wharf in Sydney with a 4.6 rating across 87 reviews.
4.6(87)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Rose Bay Beach
Beaches · Listed under Sydney CBD
Beaches in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
4.5(575)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Milk Beach
Beaches · Listed under Sydney CBD
Small, secluded beach with turquoise water for swimming & snorkelling, plus Sydney skyline views.
4.6(410)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Queenscliff Beach
Beaches · Listed under Manly
Beaches in Manly, Sydney.
4.8(101)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Cronulla Beach Rock Pool
Beaches · Cronulla
Beaches in Cronulla, Sydney.
4.7(139)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Balmain Wharf
Beaches · Listed under Balmain
Beaches in Balmain, Sydney.
4.5(57)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Double Bay Beach
Beaches · Double Bay
A lovely harbour beach at Double Bay in Sydney with a 4.3 rating across 128 reviews.
4.3(128)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
East Manly Cove Beach
Beaches · Listed under Manly
Beaches in Manly, Sydney.
4.7(110)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Lady Robinsons Beach
Beaches · Listed under The Rocks
Beaches in The Rocks, Sydney.
4.5(182)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Elouera Beach
Beaches · Listed under Cronulla
This sandy, patrolled beach features swimming, surfing & sunbathing, plus a restaurant.
4.7(82)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Australia's beaches are world-famous, and around Sydney you'll find everything from patrolled family swimming spots to quieter stretches of sand. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags where lifeguards patrol, and slip, slop, slap — the UV is strong.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best beaches in Sydney?+
The beaches on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Sydney beaches ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter beaches by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many beaches are listed in Sydney?+
We currently list 54 beaches across Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Are the beaches near Sydney patrolled?+
Many popular beaches are patrolled by surf lifesavers, especially over summer and on weekends. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags, check signage for conditions, and never swim alone or after drinking.