Freshwater Beach
A beautiful surf beach at Freshwater near Manly in Sydney with a 4.7 rating across 325 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Freshwater Beach sits at Freshwater, near Manly on Sydney's Northern Beaches. A strong 4.7 rating from 325 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved beach.
The appeal is a beautiful, relaxed surf beach — golden sand, rolling waves and a lovely headland setting, with a rich surfing heritage (it's where Duke Kahanamoku famously surfed) and an ocean pool at one end. It's perfect for a swim, a surf, a walk or simply soaking up the scenery, a genuine Northern Beaches gem.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal patrols, so check current details and swim between the flags where patrolled. Otherwise it's a free, easygoing spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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