Nestled beneath the headland at the southern end of Black Head Beach in the sleepy Mid North Coast village, this 30-metre, four-lane ocean pool offers calm, protected swimming and snorkeling with stunning views north along the beach. Carved naturally into the rocks and maintained by local volunteers ("Dad's Army"), the pool sits right next to the Surf Life Saving Club and includes a separate shallow kids' pool. Crystal-clear seawater fills the basin, making it an ideal spot for a safe, gentle snorkel close to the surf zone.
Black Head Ocean Pool
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Wave Height 0.4 mSwell Period 5.3 sWind Speed 8.3 knPrecipitation 0.2 mmTidal Phase slack
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Low risk: Slippery rocks
Rocks surrounding the pool can become very slippery, especially when wet.
Low risk: Pool closed for cleaning
The pool closes Thursdays 11am–6pm for cleaning — weekly in summer (Oct–Easter), fortnightly in winter (Easter–Oct).
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Located at the southern end of Black Head Beach, beneath the headland next to the Surf Life Saving Club. A 25-minute drive north of Forster and about 3.5 hours north of Sydney via the Pacific Highway.
Parking & facilities
Free street parking on Main Street, Black Head, approximately 250m from the pool. Two disabled parking spots located right next to the pool.
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Free entry. Donation box available to contribute to pool maintenance.
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