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Bronte Beach

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Sydney, New South Wales

Bronte Beach shoreline with gentle waves lapping sandy shores while coastal residences and apartments perch on rocky cliffs under a bright, cloud-dotted sky.

About

Bronte Beach is one of Sydney's beloved eastern suburban beaches, located just over a kilometer south of the famous Bondi Beach. This charming beach sits in a compact coastal valley, offering visitors a perfect blend of beach, park, and natural rock pools.

The beach is known for:

  • Its natural rock pool at the south end, known as the Bronte Baths, which provides a protected swimming area
  • Excellent surfing conditions, though the beach is known for its strong rips and is better suited to experienced surfers
  • The picturesque Bronte Park behind the beach, perfect for picnics with BBQ facilities and shaded areas
  • The stunning Bronte to Bondi coastal walk, part of the larger Bondi to Coogee coastal path
  • A vibrant café scene along Bronte Road

The beach is well-equipped with facilities including changing rooms, showers, and a kiosk. It's patrolled by lifeguards, and swimmers are advised to stay between the flags due to sometimes challenging conditions.

While Bronte Beach is a fantastic place for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, dogs are not allowed on the sand or in the water. This rule helps maintain the beach’s cleanliness and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you're visiting Bronte with your four-legged friend, there’s good news! Bronte Park, located just behind the beach, has a designated off-leash area within the Gully. Dogs can roam freely here between 3 pm and 10 am daily, making it a great spot for morning and late-afternoon playtime.

Bronte gets its name from nearby Bronte House (named after British naval hero Lord Nelson, who was Duke of Bronte), and not from the famous literary sisters as some might assume.

Beach Map

Map showing the location of Bronte Beach

Walks Nearby

If you prefer hiking to sunbathing, take a look at these nearby trails. Each of these walks go past, end or start at Bronte Beach.
Bondi Beach To Bronte Beach Coastal Walk
Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach Walk

Bronte Beach Photos

We have curated an extensive collection of stunning Bronte Beach photos. Explore the best images below or dive into our full Bronte Beach photo gallery for more breathtaking views
Aerial view of Bronte Baths ocean pool in Sydney, featuring turquoise waters contained within rocky coastline while waves crash nearby. Walking paths and green parkland visible along the shore.
Oceanside pool at Bronte Baths with a swimmer enjoying calm waters while waves crash against rocks beyond the rope barrier under an overcast sky.
Aerial view of Bronte Baths ocean pool carved into coastal rocks, with clear turquoise water contrasting against white surf and deep blue ocean.
Aerial view of Bronte Beach with turquoise waters and golden sand, surrounded by suburban neighborhoods with Sydney's distant skyline visible on the horizon.
Bronte Beach shoreline with gentle waves lapping sandy shores while coastal residences and apartments perch on rocky cliffs under a bright, cloud-dotted sky.
Gentle waves rolling onto wet sand at Bronte's northern end, with mossy rocks in foreground and blue horizon stretching beneath hazy blue sky.
Bronte Beach panorama with golden sands meeting blue ocean, framed by palm trees, lush park lawns, and coastal homes perched on rocky headlands under clear skies.
Bronte Beach coastline with turquoise waters meeting golden sand, bordered by green parkland with palm trees and rugged headlands under cloudless blue skies.
Crescent-shaped Bronte Beach with gentle waves washing onto golden sand, backed by residential hillside homes and rugged sandstone cliffs under clear blue sky.
White sandy beach at Bronte's southern end meeting turquoise waves, with rocky cliffs supporting colorful hillside homes, palm trees, and seaside walkways under bright blue sky.
Layered waves washing onto Bronte Beach shoreline with rocky outcrops in foreground and colorful hillside homes perched on distant headland under blue skies.
Expansive sandy shoreline at Bronte Beach with railings casting shadows across sand, gentle waves rolling in, and coastal apartments perched on distant cliff face under partly cloudy sky.
Coastal homes staggered on hillside above Bronte's Bogey Hole swimming area, where waves break against rocky shoreline and swimmers enjoy sheltered waters at the beach's southern end.

Tide Times

Planning a trip to Bronte Beach? Check the tide schedule to plan your visit around the perfect high and low tides. Discover the tide times for the upcoming week and make the most of your beach experience! Bronte Beach it quite far from the nearest tide station so the data in the chart below may not be very accurate. It shows the high tides and low tides for the next week

Today's Tides

The tide is on its way out.
  • High tide at 09:02
  • Low tide at 19:33 (next low tide)

This Weeks Tides

7 day tide forcast for Bronte Beach. Beachfarer provides this information as a guide only. Times are approximate and are not suitable for navigational purposes.

Trivia

  • There are two beaches in the world called Bronte Beach

    There are two beaches called Bronte Beach. This is the full list of beaches with the same name:

FAQ

  • Are there toilets at Bronte Beach?

    Yes, Bronte Beach has toilets. You might be interested in one of the following nearby beaches which does: Tamarama Beach, Clovelly Beach and Bondi Beach.

  • Are there showers at Bronte Beach?

    Yes, Bronte Beach has showers. You might be interested in one of the following nearby beaches which does: Bondi Beach, Clontarf Beach and Shelly Beach.

  • Is Bronte Beach good for surfing?

    Yes, Bronte Beach is known as a surfing destination. You might be interested in one of the following nearby beaches which does: Tamarama Beach, Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach.

  • Can I walk my dog at Bronte Beach?

    Bronte Beach is not pet-friendly, so no dogs are allowed on the beach. You might be interested in one of the following nearby beaches which does: Rose Bay Beach, Lady Martins Beach and Sirius Cove.

  • Does Bronte Beach have public BBQs?

    Bronte Beach has BBQs. You might be interested in one of the following nearby beaches which does: Tamarama Beach, Clovelly Beach and Bondi Beach.

  • Does Bronte Beach a have an ocean pool?

    Bronte Beach has an ocean pool. You might be interested in one of the following nearby beaches which does: Clovelly Beach, Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach.

  • Does Bronte Beach have lifeguards?

    Bronte Beach has lifeguards. If you want the security of knowing there is a lifeguard, you might also be intested in: Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach and Avalon Beach.

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Beaches Nearby

There are several beaches near to Bronte Beach. The closest is Tamarama Beach, which is 0.41 km away. If you'd like a visual guide, you can view the beaches using our interactive map.
Map showing the location of Bronte Beach