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.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced depending on size

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

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

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Moderate

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Typically a below average spot but sometimes gets fun.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Moderate.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

Rocks, sharks, currents.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard

Access

Beach car park

Bottom

Rock, sand

Best Season

Year-round

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