Turimetta Beach is a beach in Sydney's
Northern Beaches
The Northern Beaches is a region within Northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia, near the Pacific coast. This area extends south to the entrance of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), west to Middle Harbour and north to the entra ...
. It is 350 metres long and is backed by steep bluffs. Swimming can be hazardous because of
rips
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that usually form at the centre and both ends of the beach. The beach is not patrolled by lifeguards. Turimetta is more often than not a swimmers' beach only. The surf quality is poor and surfers usually frequent
North Narrabeen Beach to the south or
Warriewood Beach to the north.
In 2016, a swimmer drowned in the surf and a 14-year-old boy required rescue from the rocks closer to the northern end of the beach.
The headland is a popular rock fishing spot so many shark sightings, both confirmed and unconfirmed, have occurred.
References
External links
Turimetta Head
Beaches of New South Wales
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