About Mona Vale Beach
Mona Vale Beach is a patrolled ocean beach in the suburb of Mona Vale within the Northern Beaches local government area of Sydney, New South Wales. Located between Warriewood and Bungan Headlands, it features a long stretch of sand, the heritage-listed Mona Vale Rockpool, and Bongin Bongin Bay to the south. Known for consistent surf, family-friendly rockpool swimming, and coastal walks, it is managed by Northern Beaches Council and patrolled by Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long sandy ocean beach divided into a northern surf beach and a southern protected bay (Bongin Bongin Bay). The beach is backed by a grassy reserve and headlands with coastal walking paths. Facilities include the large 30m Mona Vale Rockpool at the southern end, patrolled swimming areas, picnic and barbecue areas, and views of Bongin Bongin Bay and Bungan Head. The environment is open and exposed to swell, with calmer conditions in the southern bay and rockpool.
Key highlights
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Mona Vale Rockpool - 30 metre heritage-listed ocean rockpool at southern end
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Patrolled surf beach managed by Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club
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Bongin Bongin Bay - sheltered southern bay suitable for swimming and paddling
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Mona Vale Headland Reserve with coastal walk and lookout views
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Consistent surf breaks for surfing and bodyboarding