MacMasters Beach Rock Pool is a small 1960s pool at the southern end of MacMasters Beach on the Central Coast, with a sandy floor, a deeper edge for short laps, and a cafe and amenities nearby. It is free.
Key facts
- Type
- Rock pool
- Length
- 17 m
- Good to know
- Kids area, Cafe nearby
- Facilities and access
- Cafe and amenities on site; sandy floor with a deeper section at the far edge
- Cost
- Free
- Lifeguards
- No
- Best time to go
- Calm mornings
- Water quality
- GoodMacMasters Beach, 0.2 km away. Sampled 27 Oct. Source: NSW Beachwatch.
- Town
- MacMasters Beach, NSW
What it's like
This is a small pool, well under 20 m, with a sandy bottom that slopes from shallow paddling water to a deeper section at the far edge where adults can swim a few strokes. It is mainly known to locals and is quieter than the bigger Central Coast pools.
When to go
Calm days, mid to high tide. It is ideal for young children on a quiet morning.
Getting there and facilities
The pool is at the southern end of MacMasters Beach, next to Bouddi National Park and the start of the Bouddi Coastal Walk. There is a cafe and amenities on site.
Good to know
There are no lifeguards at the pool.