Tucked within Munmorah State Conservation Area, Ghosties Beach is a secluded stunner reached via a 1.6 km walk over Moonee Beach's sand dunes. Its crystal-clear waters, towering cliff walls, and colourful sea caves — including a spectacular rainbow-hued slot canyon and a red-and-gold cavern — make it one of the Central Coast's most dramatic snorkeling destinations. The sheltered southern end of adjacent Moonee Beach offers calm, shallow snorkeling protected by Flat Rocks Point and the reef, ideal for a peaceful paddle. Unpatrolled and often near-empty, it feels like your own private paradise.
Ghosties Beach
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Wave Height 0.5 mSwell Period 6.8 sWind Speed 4.1 knPrecipitation 2.6 mmTidal Phase slack
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DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Ghosties Beach has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Strong swell / waves entering sea caves danger
Caves get full brunt of Pacific swell. Even moderate swell can make cave entry dangerous. Only visit at low tide (ideally 0.3 m) with slight swell.
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High risk: Strong swell / waves entering sea caves
Caves get full brunt of Pacific swell. Even moderate swell can make cave entry dangerous. Only visit at low tide (ideally 0.3 m) with slight swell.
Moderate risk: Changing tide conditions
Tide can rise quickly, trapping explorers in caves. Always check tide times and keep an eye on the clock.
Moderate risk: Unpatrolled beach / rips
Ghosties Beach is unpatrolled with no lifeguards. Rip currents can occur, especially near the rocky headlands.
Low risk: Bluebottles (Portuguese man o' war)
Bluebottles are known to appear in these waters during late summer months.
Low risk: Deep drop-off at cave entrance
A sudden chest-deep drop from knee-deep water occurs at the entrance to the red-and-gold cave, which can surprise waders.
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Getting in
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Entry
From Sydney, drive ~1.5–2 hours north via the M1 Pacific Motorway. Take the Swansea exit and follow signs to Catherine Hill Bay / Munmorah State Conservation Area. Park on Hooey Street or Surfside Drive near the Moonee Beach walking track sign. The trail descends 200 m to Moonee Beach, then walk 1.4 km south along Moonee Beach, cross the sand dunes, and arrive at Ghosties Beach. Continue south along Ghosties Beach to reach the sea caves.
Parking & facilities
Free street parking available on Hooey Street and Surfside Drive near the trailhead. Spaces are limited and fill quickly during peak season. Frazer Beach car park is an alternative.
parking
No fees for entry or parking within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
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