Washaway Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Washaway Beach

Saltwater
Beach

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Washaway Beach is a secluded, sandy beach located within Sydney Harbour, just north of Grotto Point. It offers phenomenal harbour views and a beautiful sandy shore, yet remains one of the quietest and least well-known beaches in Sydney. The beach is situated along the popular Spit to Manly walking track, though the specific turnoff to the beach is not signposted, contributing to its secluded nature. The beach's name hints at its dynamic nature, as it occasionally washes away in significant weather events, reshaping the shoreline. Access involves a short bushwalk with some rocky and potentially muddy sections, leading down to a significant sweep of sand that is largest a few hours either side of low tide.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Washaway Beach and what's needed to catch them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Washaway Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The beach itself is the primary fishing area, with anglers targeting the surf zone. The rocky headlands and platforms at either end of the beach provide structure that can hold fish. The large rock platform overlooking the harbour is also a potential fishing spot, offering elevation and access to deeper water close to shore.

Know where you can legally fish on Washaway Beach

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

New South Wales licenses and regulations

New South Wales Boating Regulations

Official Transport for NSW (NSW Maritime) hub for safety and rules on NSW waterways, including the Boating Handbook, lifejacket and safety-equipment requirements, and navigation and speed rules.

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New South Wales Fishing License

Official Service NSW page for the NSW recreational fishing fee/licence. Anyone fishing NSW waters (fresh or salt) must pay the recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt unless exempt. See the page for current fees and exemptions.

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New South Wales Fishing Regulations

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries hub for recreational fishing rules, covering saltwater and freshwater bag and size limits, possession limits, gear rules and closures.

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New South Wales Stream Access Laws

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries Angler Access page - NSW's closest equivalent to a stream-access page. Explains the public right to fish tidal waters, legal stream access via public land, and that crossing private land needs the owner's permission.

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Take Washaway Beach with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Washaway Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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