Bondi Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE, E
Wind
W, NW, NE.
Surf Height
Waist high-overhead.
Tide
High tide.
Bondi Beach Surf Guide
Bondi is the Sydney Eastern Suburbs’ most famous beach. The three-quarter-mile (1km) stretch of southeast-facing sand is very crowded in and out of the water, with people of varying ability on a mix of surf-craft. The northern end is a safe haven for children and beginners; at the southern end, the surf is usually bigger and more suited to advanced surfers.
Thanks to its southern aspect, which exposes it to the majority of swells on this coast, Bondi often struggles to hold good sandbanks. On rare occasions the beach produces good to excellent sand that can handle a solid swell. It comes into its own during the smaller summer months, with a range of banks and warm water making small fun surf for everyone to enjoy. Its exposure often means it'll have waves when the rest of Sydney is flat - and its protection from summer's north-east seabreezes means that while the rest of the city's beaches are being torn to pieces by onshore winds, Bondi is clean and glassy.
LOCAL RESOURCES:
Bondi Boardriders | Bondi Surf Bathers Lifesaving Club
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced depending on size.
Local Vibe
Doable
Bondi is packed with learners and intermediate surfers on small, warm and sunny days. Established surf community.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Heavy crowd most of the time. City beach particularly busy at peak times.
Spot Rating
Poor
Usually a below average spot.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Moderate.
Water Quality
Fair
Clean most of the time
Hazards
Strong rips .
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Beach car park and street parking, both metered and expensive. Wheelchair accessible.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Year-round.
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