Coniston Beach is a long, sandy surf beach facing east on the coast of Wollongong, immediately south of City Beach. It extends for approximately 1.5 kilometers south from the Bank Street access point until it meets the Port Kembla Harbour seawall. The beach is known for its wild surf, and conditions are not considered safe for swimming, indicating significant wave action and potential hazards for paddlers. The primary access point for launching is from the eastern end of Bank Street, where a walkway leads across to the beach. An alternative access point is from the end of Swan Street, where a path crosses the adjacent Wollongong Golf Course. Parking is easier at the Swan Street end, particularly on weekends, and a tap is available there. The beach is designated as a green-zoned, off-leash dog beach at all times, so paddlers should expect dogs to be present and active on the sand. The area south of Bank Street is part of this off-leash zone, which extends for about one kilometer southward. The beach's character is defined by its exposure to the open ocean, resulting in surf conditions that can vary in roughness. The southern terminus of the beach is the industrial Port Kembla Harbour seawall, but there is no public road access along that seawall for take-out. Historically, a sewage outfall structure created temporary artificial surfing waves here, but it has been dismantled. The beach backs onto the Wollongong Golf Course, providing a green border inland.