Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Freshwater Beach

Historic Sydney beach where Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku gave surfing demonstrations in 1915. Fun, consistent beach break. Memorial to Duke on the headland.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (W)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

New South Wales

Region

Sydney Northern Beaches

Coordinates

-33.7815, 151.2895

NOAA Buoy

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