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Our ocean pools and cleaning schedules

Waverley Council maintains two free ocean pools in the Waverley LGA to ensure they remain clean, safe and enjoyable for swimming and recreation.

Because both pools are filled directly from the ocean, they require weekly cleaning. During cleaning, pools are temporarily closed, drained and refilled in line with tidal conditions.

Pool locations

Bronte Ocean Pool

Situated at the southern end of Bronte Beach near Bronte Park, Bronte Pool (or Bronte Baths) is a historic 30-metre rock pool carved into the sandstone cliffs. Easily accessible along the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, it is ideal for lap swimming, with a shallow section for children and changing rooms and showers nearby.

North Bondi Children’s Pool

A popular option for families with young children, the North Bondi Children’s Pool (or Mermaid Pool) is located at the northern end of Bondi Beach near Biddigal Reserve. A children’s playground, barbecue stations and public toilets are located nearby.

There is an additional rock pool called Walley Weekes Pool behind the children’s pool, which can be used for protected swimming at high tide. This tidal pool empties with each low tide and does not require cleaning.

Opening hours

Both pools are open daily. However, they close once a week for scheduled cleaning.

Cleaning times

Bronte Ocean Pool is closed on Wednesdays for cleaning, while North Bondi Children’s Pool is closed on Thursdays.

Each pool is closed for cleaning for four hours before low tide. If low tide falls in the morning, the pool closes from 5am. If low tide falls in the afternoon, the pool closes from 10am. Refer to cleaning schedules for each pool below.

How to double check exact times

Cleaning times may vary due to weather, tides and surf conditions. If cleaning is not possible at the designated time, work may be postponed and a new notice will be displayed on the pool gates to show updated cleaning times.

For the most up-to-date information:

• Check the pool gates for signage
• Check our Facebook or Instagram stories
• Speak to one of our friendly maintenance team members on site
• Email our Customer Service Centre at info@waverley.nsw.gov.au
• Call 9083 8000

Other ocean pools in the area

One of Australia’s most iconic pools, Bondi Icebergs Pool in South Bondi is a 50-metre ocean pool built into the rock ledge, which offers dramatic views. It is part of the Bondi Icebergs Club and is not managed by Waverley Council. It includes a change room, sauna, and a restaurant and bar upstairs.

There are many popular ocean pools close to Waverley, including Mahon Pool, Wylies Baths, Clovelly Ocean Pool, Murry Rose Pool and Watsons Bay Baths. To find out about pools in neighbouring LGAs, visit Randwick Council’s website or Woollahra Council’s website.

Contact us

For more information, email our Customer Service Centre at info@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8000.