Umina Beach

Umina Beach is a long sandy ocean beach in the suburb of Umina Beach on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, facing Broken Bay near Ettalong. Part of the Central Coast Council area about 90 km north of Sydney, it is known for its calm, family-friendly waters, patrolled swimming area, views to Lion Island and Barrenjoey Headland, and a foreshore reserve with parklands. The beach is backed by shops and cafes along West Street.

Visitors can expect a wide, sandy beach approximately 1 km long with a patrolled swimming area managed by Umina Surf Life Saving Club, calm waters suitable for swimming and paddling, and views across Broken Bay to Lion Island and Palm Beach headland. The foreshore has a grassy reserve with picnic areas, playground, and coastal walkway connecting to Ettalong Beach and Ocean Beach. The beach is backed by residential area and a small commercial strip with cafes and shops.

Umina Beach lies on the traditional lands of the Darkinjung people. The name Umina is commonly attributed to an Aboriginal word meaning 'place of sleep'. European subdivision and development expanded in the early 20th century as a seaside holiday area, with the Umina Surf Life Saving Club established in 1959 to provide beach patrols.

A popular community and family beach for Central Coast residents and Sydney day visitors, known for its surf life saving culture, foreshore markets and recreational use, and as part of the Broken Bay coastal landscape that includes Lion Island and Barrenjoey.