Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour: The best family beach in Coffs?

Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour: The best family beach in Coffs?

Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour, is arguably the city’s best family beach. Next to Coffs Harbour railway station, Jetty Beach faces towards Muttonbird Island and has a park with excellent facilities.

Where is Jetty Beach?

Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour, lies between Coffs Harbour Marina and Corambirra Point. It faces out towards Muttonbird Island.

The beach is approximately 1.4km long, and is one of the most popular beaches in Coffs Harbour.

Coffs Harbour railway station is just behind Jetty Beach.

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Is it safe to swim at Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour?

It is relatively safe to swim at Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour. This is partly because it is patrolled by surf lifesavers during the NSW school summer holidays, and partly because Muttonbird Island offers substantial protection.

There is some surf at Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour, but waves tend to be small to medium-sized. It is more suited to beginner surfers than those looking to tackle big breaks.

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The best family beach in Coffs Harbour?

There’s a strong argument for Jetty Beach being the best family beach in Coffs Harbour. This is partly because it’s fairly close to the city centre and partly because swimming is relatively safe. But it’s mainly because of the facilities in the park behind it.

Here, you’ll find toilets, showers, barbecues and picnic shelters.

There’s also a solid children’s playground in the Jetty Foreshores Park. Equipment includes a slide, swings, seesaw, climbing apparatus and a flying fox.

Windsurfers at Jetty Beach in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Windsurfers at Jetty Beach in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

Other Coffs Coast beaches worth checking out include Charlesworth Bay BeachCorindi Beach, Emerald Beach, Sapphire Beach and Sawtell Beach.

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