Central Coast·New South Wales

Lakes Beach

4.767 reviews
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Nestled near Forster, this patrolled beach captivates families and swimmers with its calm, crystalline waters sheltered by rocky headlands, making it ideal for young children and snorkellers exploring vibrant marine life. The distinctive rock pools at the southern end teem with sea stars and anemones, offering endless discovery opportunities. Its gentle slope and protected cove create the Central Coast's safest swimming conditions, consistently earning praise from visitors seeking a peaceful coastal escape.

4.7
Rating
67
Reviews
1
Photos
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Good to Swim

Pollution forecast for Lakes Beach

Source: Beachwatch NSW

Conditions Right Now

4.2ft
Wave Height
3.8ft SE
Swell
9.8s
Period

Wave direction: SE (146°) · Updated just now

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Facilities

Safe Swimming
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Toilets
🚿
Showers
🅿️
Parking
Free
🛝
Playground
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Lifeguard Patrol
summer
Accessible

Photos

Beach photo 1
Location
-33.2510, 151.5638

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What Visitors Say

4.7· 67 reviews
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Effendy Chang

a month ago

Best spot around Budgewoi. Serene, fresh air and clean sand.

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Abid Iqbal

2 years ago

This is well lookafter beach. There are plenty of lifeguards to make you feel safe. There are plenty of sands to make sand castle :). We went over there, the beach was nicely busy. Apart from beach g…

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ML0791

a month ago

Great for dogs and humans!

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Emma Johansen (Real Reviewer)

2 years ago

A decent beach, clean sand. Surf lifeguards patrol on the weekend mornings. Good parking, clean showers and toilet facilities.

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L S

5 years ago

Nice walk on the beach, our dog loves it here

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