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
One of Sydney's few south-facing beaches, Bondi is an iconic, crowded surf spot that typically features straight sandbanks: consistently producing closeouts on mid to large swells. Works best on short-period south to southeast windswells at periods of 6 to 9 seconds, usually on mid to high tides. Very occasionally produces good to excellent banks that can handle a solid swell. When the weather is warm and sunny and the swell is low you can expect dangerously crowded closeouts. Its exposure to S swells often means it'll have waves when the rest of Sydney is flat - and its protection from summer's nor'easters means that while the rest of the city's beaches are being torn to pieces by the prevailing onshore, Bondi is clean and glassy.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced depending on size
Local Vibe
Doable
Insanely packed with learners and intermediate surfers on small, warm and sunny days. Can turn into a dangerous free for all as surfing etiquette goes out the window. When it gets bigger and/or half decent locals come out of the woodwork and a pecking order is established.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Heavy
Spot Rating
Poor
Usually a below average spot.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Light.
Water Quality
Clean
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.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Year-round
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