Merewether Beach, Coastal beach in Merewether, Australia.

Merewether Beach is a surf beach on the Pacific coast of New South Wales, about 400 km north-east of Canberra, in a subtropical climate where temperatures average 18 °C, 22 °C in January and 12 °C in July. Annual rainfall reaches roughly 1,277 mm, heaviest in February. The sand runs down to the ocean baths at the southern end.

Merewether takes its name from the Merewether family, and the beach area was once part of the Burwood Estate. In 1885 Merewether separated from the surrounding municipality to become a municipality in its own right, the step that set the suburb on its course as a residential and beach destination.

The beach is a gathering place for surfers from around the world, especially during the annual Surfest competition. Local surf culture shapes how people spend their days here and gives the area its identity.

Merewether Beach lies about 400 km south-west of Canberra on the New South Wales coast, in a subtropical climate where January averages 22 °C and July 12 °C. The beach runs along the coast with the ocean baths at its southern end, so bathers can choose between the open surf and the sheltered pools. Check wind and sea conditions before entering the water and follow local warnings.

At the southern end sit the largest ocean bath pools in the Southern Hemisphere, built into rocky basins. These historic baths offer a protected swimming area independent of weather and sea conditions.