Warringah Pools
Warringah has six rock pools located at Queenscliff, Freshwater, South Curl Curl, North Curl Curl, Dee Why and Collaroy.
Collaroy, Dee Why and South Curl Curl rockpools have a 50m pool and a toddlers pool. Queenscliff and Freshwater have a 50m pool, while North Curl Curl is a 25m pool located at the tip of Dee Why Headland. During high tide North Curl Curl rock pool can only be accessed via the coastal walkway along the headland.
Rockpools are closed to the public during cleaning times. Please note the cleaning schedule below. The cleaning schedule may be subject to change without notice.
Since 1999, Warringah Council has been monitoring our rock pools, Narrabeen Lagoon and Manly Dam for a range of water quality parameters. These parameters are indicative of suitability for swimming and the protection of public health.
Currently the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) through its Beachwatch program, monitor all patrolled beaches in Sydney, including those on the Northern Beaches.
Council monitors a variety of parameters, most importantly for bacteria which is indicative of faecal contamination (from sewer overflows or domestic pets). Thes type of pollutants (especially pathogens such as bacteria, protozoans and viruses) in the water can lead to human health issues such gastrointestinal symptoms, eye, ear, nose and throat infections, skin irritations and respiratory diseases. These impacts can be exacerbated by high rainfall events creating a ‘first flush’ result of elevated levels.
Warringah Council and EPA Beachwatch recommend you avoid swimming after heavy rain.
