Narrabeen Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, E
Wind
NW/SW
Surf Height
Shoulder high to double overhead+
Tide
Low-to-mid
Narrabeen Surf Guide
A fine example of a Sydney area classic: the lagoon/estuary opening into a long sand beach. “Northy” is renowned for its long reeling lefts off a sandbar partly constructed by the lagoon’s run-off, but the sand shifts around a lot more than might be guessed, and it’s a spot that rewards long term knowledge and patience. Best in an ENE swell with light W/SW winds, which open up the left’s end section, but can be really good in more south-angled swells too, depending on the state of the sand. Big surf on rare occasions off a bombie reef 400m out to sea. Further down the beach, down toward South Narrabeen, a range of variable-quality sandbars tend to form and dissipate over time.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Heavily localised with a high-standard of surfing. Hard to get a good one off the locals when it's pumping with drop-ins common, and occasional altercations.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Heavy
Spot Rating
Perfect
One of the best spots in the region.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean most of the time
Hazards
Heavily localised.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Gun, Bodyboard, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Beach car park.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Year-round
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