Central Coast·New South Wales

Putty Beach

4.7137 reviews
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Nestled on Booderee National Park's northern shore, this sheltered cove earns consistent praise for its crystalline waters and vibrant marine life, making it ideal for snorkellers and families seeking calm swimming conditions. The beach's standout feature is its thriving seagrass meadows that attract dolphins and little penguins, while its picturesque rock formations provide excellent photography opportunities. Backed by bushland walking trails, it rewards visitors with pristine wilderness combined with reliable accessibility.

4.7
Rating
137
Reviews
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Good to Swim

Pollution forecast for Putty Beach

Source: Beachwatch NSW

Conditions Right Now

2.8ft
Wave Height
2.0ft SE
Swell
9.3s
Period

Wave direction: SE (132°) · Updated just now

Photos

Beach photo 1
Location
-33.5287, 151.3704

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What Visitors Say

4.7· 137 reviews
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Katrina

2 years ago

Love this beach! It’s at the entrance to the amazing coastal walk, has flat rock pools to explore, gorgeous clear water to swim in with little to no waves and is connected to Killcare Beach! Dogs ar…

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Sess L

a year ago

There are a lot of tree branches on the beach where people used to setup tents. Parking is $8 all day. Drive towards the end of the road to park so that it is nearer to the entrance of Bouddi Coastal …

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KJA

2 years ago

Well maintained site. BBQ area and bathrooms cleaned every morning by the ranges. Numbered sites all with fake grass. Beach is near by, but the surf is pretty rough except for a small section at the …

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R a Stanley

a year ago

Putty Beach is a beautiful and expansive stretch of sand located at the southern end of the Bouddi National Park. It’s a favourite spot for both locals and visitors, offering calm waters ideal for swi…

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Han Le

3 years ago

This beach is a wonderful place for a day out. It's dog friendly too so it's really cute just to watch the dogs play. We will definitely come back with our dog. However some dog owners didn't pick up …

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