Fairlight Beach
- Family friendly
Fairlight Beach is an 80-metre, south-facing sandy cove on the northern side of Sydney Harbour, close to Manly. Rocks border the shore, a small rock pool sits at its eastern end, and a grassy foreshore reserve connects with the coastal walk. Fairlight Beach is used for picnics, calm swimming, snorkelling, diving, kayaking and paddleboarding, and is popular with families. It is not patrolled by lifeguards, so visitors should consider rocks, tides and boat activity.
Records last updated: August 29, 2026
See how it looks today before you go
The Cala app shows you how this cove is doing today: the wind and how sheltered the cove is from it, the sea water temperature, the waves and the UV index. Check before you set off, so the drive is worth it.
- Today's wind and shelter
- Sea water temperature
- Waves and UV index
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Sydney
- Surface
- Sand