About Avalon Beach
Avalon Beach is an ocean surf beach in the suburb of Avalon Beach, Northern Beaches, Sydney, New South Wales, about 37 kilometres north of Sydney CBD. Located between Bilgola Head and Bangalley Head on the Tasman Sea, it features a long stretch of golden sand, consistent surf breaks, a large ocean rockpool and a surf life saving club. It is notable for swimming, surfing, and its scenic headland setting on Sydney's northern coastline.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide sandy surf beach backed by a grassy reserve and promenade, with Bangalley Headland at the southern end and dunes to the north. The beach has a patrolled swimming area, a large ocean rockpool at the southern end, and a surf club building. The setting is residential and village-like with cafes and shops across Barrenjoey Road. Visitors can swim, surf, walk along the sand, use the rockpool, and enjoy coastal views and headland walks.
Key highlights
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Long golden sand surf beach between Bilgola Head and Bangalley Head
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Large ocean rockpool at the southern end of the beach
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Consistent surf breaks patrolled by Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club
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Grassy foreshore reserve with picnic areas and promenade
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Scenic headland views and coastal walk connections to Bilgola and Whale Beach