Warilla North Beach, NSW

WARILLA NORTH BEACH

Warilla Beach is a popular swimming and surfing beach located in Shellharbour, just south of Wollongong. This two kilometre beach stretches from the mouth of the Illawarra River down to Elliot Lake, a small estuary which separates the sands of Warilla from Barrack Point.

Warilla Beach is patrolled by lifesavers for seven months of the year, and attracts a number of fishing enthusiasts all year round. The entire beach is backed by a shared pedestrian and cycling path; head south along the coastline to reach Shellharbour North Beach and central Shellharbour, or head north from Warilla Beach to explore the scenic shoreline of beautiful Lake Illawarra.

Swimming
A potentially hazardous beach with rips dominating the surf. Stay between the flags and on the bar, avoiding the rip holes and side currents. Lifeguards also patrol the northern end between Christmas and Easter.

Surfing
Beach breaks occur along the beach, however at high tide waves crash on the southern seawall. The south side of Windang Island has a good left that can hold most swell up to 5 m and offers a prime big wave spot.

Warilla North is offered some shelter by Windang Island from the north-east winds and north-east swell experienced during the summer period.

Fishing
Good gutters are common along the northern part of the beach, as well as the southern creek.

COVID-19 Safety Conditions
Please adhere to the following conditions to help keep everyone safe this swim season:
- Swim & go
- Keep towel length apart (1.5m)
- Maintain 1 person per 4 square metres
- Stay home if you feel unwell
- Avoid unnecessary mingling
- Maintain good hygiene
- Minimise use of communal facilities

Facilities:
Fitness equipment
Outdoor shower
Patrolled beach (seasonal)
Picnic table
Public toilet