Bilgola Beach Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NE, E, SE

Wind

NW

Surf Height

Waist high-overhead+

Tide

All tides

Bilgola Beach Surf Guide

An absolutely beautiful beach, Bilgola is usually relatively uncrowded—almost like a secret spot in the middle of Sydney's Northern Beaches. The north end is protected from summertime northeast sea breezes. It’s best in smallish, peaky swells. It will start closing out on long period swells.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Mostly uncrowded and easy going, unless an epic sand-bank appears.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Moderate

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Typically a below average spot but sometimes gets fun.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Moderate.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

Rocks, sharks, currents.

Access

Beach car park

Bottom

Rock, sand

Best Season

Year-round

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