Collaroy Beach, Surf beach in New South Wales, Australia

Collaroy Beach is a surf beach in the Warringah region of New South Wales, about 260 km northeast of Canberra. Its sand runs north to join Narrabeen Beach, forming one long shoreline. The beach faces the open ocean and has separate areas used for swimming and surfing.

Collaroy Beach is named after the SS Collaroy, which ran aground on the sand here in 1881 and was later refloated. The ship was eventually lost off the California coast, but its name stayed with the beach, which grew into a popular resort.

Collaroy Beach takes its name from the S.S. Collaroy, the ship wrecked offshore in 1881. Surf lifesaving clubs patrol the sand, and the beach connects directly to Narrabeen Beach to the north, so swimmers and board riders share one long shoreline.

Collaroy Beach runs south from the Collaroy-Narrabeen surf club towards Long Reef, with the ocean pool at the southern end near the rock platform. The sand is patrolled in season, and the northern end near the club is the usual starting point for swimmers. Parking fills early on warm weekends.

During migration periods, dolphins and whales appear in the waters just offshore, creating unexpected encounters for beach visitors. These sightings occur primarily in spring and early summer when marine routes pass nearby.