Whether you want to carve up a wave in the surf, take a swim in the sea or relax on the sand, the Northern Beaches is the place to be. Select an area below and explore our local beaches for your daily dose of vitamin sea.

Council Lifeguards

Professional Council lifeguards and volunteers patrol our surf beaches to help keep you safe. We patrol Manly all year round, Dee Why and Freshwater from September till the end of May. Most other surf beaches are patrolled from the end of September until the end of April, every day from 9am - 5pm and sometimes longer in the summer peak.

If you need to contact the Beach Safety team for general enquiries please call Customer Service on 1300 434 434

In case of an emergency call 000.

Please remember to swim between the flags and as much as we love our pets there are no dogs allowed on our beaches or rockpools.

Beachwatch

Beachwatch recommend you avoid swimming for three days after heavy rain. Check the Beachwatch reports.

Beachsafe

Brought to you by Surf Life Saving Australia, this site includes the location, facilities, weather, conditions and lifesaving services for Australian beaches. Check Beachsafe conditions.

Bookings

Hold a public, private or commercial event at one of our picturesque beaches. Find out more

Beach Wheelchairs

Beach Wheelchairs or “freewheelers” are available to book at Manly, Collaroy, Newport and Bilgola beaches. These wheelchairs have soft balloon tyres that can roll easily over sand and even into low waves on the waters edge so a person with disability aged 5 years and above can enjoy a great day out on the beach with family and friends. 

For more information and to make a booking request, visit Inclusive Infrastructure and equipment.