MacMasters Beach is a scenic patrolled beach on the Bouddi Peninsula on the Central Coast of NSW, offering a protected rockpool at its southern end that is ideal for beginner snorkelers and families. The broader beach sits within a picturesque crescent shaped by bush-clad headlands, with clear waters over sandy seabed and rocky ledges where fish congregate. While known primarily as a surfing beach, the sheltered rockpool and calm southern corner provide excellent conditions for snorkeling, especially during low swell. The beach is backed by a grassy foreshore reserve with a cafe, picnic tables, and toilet facilities, making it a convenient and safe spot for a day out.
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Wave Height 0.5 mSwell Period 6.5 sWind Speed 6.6 knPrecipitation 4.1 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Rip Currents
Like many open ocean beaches, rips can form along the beach. Always swim between the flags where lifeguards are on duty.
Low risk: Surf Break Waves
MacMasters Beach is a renowned surf break. When swell is up, waves can be significant and create strong shore dump and rip currents outside the patrolled area and rockpool.
Low risk: Bluebottle Stings
Bluebottle jellyfish (Physalia physalis) can be carried onto the beach by onshore winds and northeasterly swells, particularly in summer.
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Getting in
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MacMasters Beach is located about 30 minutes' drive north of Gosford, on the Bouddi Peninsula. From Sydney, take the M1 Pacific Motorway to the Gosford/Kariong exit and follow the Bouddi Peninsula signs through Killcare to MacMasters Beach. Marine Parade runs along the beachfront.
Parking & facilities
Free street parking is available along Marine Parade and Gerda Road, with additional car park areas near the beach. Parking can fill up on warm weekends and public holidays.
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Free entry. No parking fees at street parking areas.
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