Warriewood Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NE, E, SE

Wind

W

Surf Height

Waist high to double overhead

Tide

Medium tide

Warriewood Surf Guide

Warriewood can be one of the last places offering rideable surf in howling southerly winds. The setup provides decent though sometimes wonky rights that break close to the cliff base and run up the beach. Although rarely epic, Warriewood can provide a fun, highly surfable option when the majority of the other Northern Beaches are blown out. It can hold solid south swells or small to medium east or even northeast swells and prefers west to south winds.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced depending on size

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Local crowd where everyone is known by name. Except you, so be cool.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Moderate

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Typically a below average spot but sometimes gets fun.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Light to moderate.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

Rocks, sharks, currents.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish

Access

Beach car park and street parking on the cliff above

Bottom

Sand, rock

Best Season

Year-round

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