Located just 20 minutes from downtown Sydney, Bronte is one of the nicest beaches and park areas in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. With white sands, a large park full of bushland and plenty of cafes along Bronte Road, it is the perfect spot to relax.
Along with its beautiful golden sand, Bronte Beach also offers BBQs and picnic tables as well as many sheltered tables providing plenty of space to relax in the sun. For added convenience there are showers and toilets located nearby.
It is also a great place to take a dip in the ocean, but it’s important to remember that safety should always come first. Unfortunately, when the winds pick up the rips at Bronte can be quite dangerous so it’s best to swim with caution. Swimming between the flags ensures you are in the safest spot of the beach as the area is monitored and patrolled by lifeguards!
Other options for safe swimming include the Bogey Hole – a natural tidal rock pool – at the southern end of the beach or further up, you can find an ocean pool. So if you’re looking for a beautiful beachside spot to spend some time in nature or take a dip, check out Bronte!
Bronte Beach at a Glance
| Park / Reserve: | Yes |
| BBQs: | Yes |
| Picnic Tables: | Yes |
| Shade: | Yes |
| Swimming: | Yes |
| Beach patrolled: | Yes |
| Playground: | Yes |
| Cafes / Restaurants: | Yes |
| Toilets / Showers: | Yes |
| Parking: | Paid parking on Bronte Road and unrestricted parking in nearby streets |
| Water Sports: | Swimming Surfing Standup Paddleboarding Bodyboarding Kayaking |
Things to Do at Bronte Beach
Your children will enjoy:
- Building sandcastles
- Leaving footprints in the sand
- Collecting pebbles and seashells
- Exploring rock pools
- Creating a beach aquarium
- Having a balloon water fight
More things to do at the beach for kids.
Teenagers will have a lot of fun:
- Taking photos
- Bounce ball on the water
- Playing beach cricket
- Bodyboarding
- Skimboarding
Adults / parents / couples will enjoy:
- Surfing
- Playing beach rugby
- Fishing
- Listening to a podcast
- Lunch with a view
- Playing badminton
- Riding a bike along the promenade
- Throwing a frisbee
- Bodyboarding
- Taking selfies
- Doing yoga at the beach or park
More things to do at the beach for adults.
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Bronte Beach Surf Report
While summer tends to be flat, Bronte Beach can be at it’s best during offshore winds from the west which bring in groundswells. For surfers the beach is best enjoyed around high tide and should be treated with caution due to the presence of rips and rocks. The best time of year to experience clean and consistent swells with light offshore winds is during winter, particularly in the month of July.
For today’s beach surf report and forecast, check out Surfline website.
Bronte Beach Weather & Water Temperature
Bronte Beach, which usually consists of sunny skies and temperature averaging 25-30 degrees Celsius in summer. Even when it’s hot outside, there’s usually a nice breeze along the beachfront which keeps things cool enough for swimming or sunbathing on the nearby rocks.
In winter, the average daytime temperatures are around 18-20 degrees Celsius and night time around 8 degrees.
For today’s weather forecast check out Bureau of Meteorology website.
Bronte Beach Holiday Rentals and Accommodation
Getting to Bronte Beach
The easiest way to get to Bronte Beach is by car, however you can also catch public transport.
To plan your trip, check out Transport NSW website – https://transportnsw.info/trip#/trip
Bronte Beach is a wonderful spot that must be experienced to really appreciate. It’s the perfect place for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. You can also find plenty of restaurants and the nearby park offers a playground for the kids and plenty of seating for those who simply want to sit and enjoy the view. Whether you’re looking for some activity or just a peaceful escape from daily life Bronte Beach has something for everyone.
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