This northern beach is popular with surfers and swimmers alike. In the early part of the 20th century, a Hawaiian world champion surfer brought his board to this beach and started teaching Australians to surf for the first time. Waves here have been recorded as high as 1.6 meters.
Lodged between two headlands, parts of the water are particularly sheltered, while others provide good waves. There is a rock pool to the north side of the beach. The beach itself is not large at 350 meters long.
A popular spot for families, you will often spot children riding their first waves on bodyboards or adults having surfing lessons.
Freshwater beach is easily accessed by car, there is parking available. The beach adjoins a reserve where there are picnic and BBQ facilities available. An eight lane 50 meter pool is popular with lap swimmers.
Freshwater beach is patrolled some days. This can be a dangerous place for swimmers at times so be sure to swim between the flags.
