Dee Why Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E, SE
Wind
W/NW
Surf Height
Shoulder high-double overhead
Tide
Medium tide
Dee Why Surf Guide
A dredging right-hand barrel that breaks hard over a shallow rock platform. Dee Why holds a special place in Australian surfing culture. Photography and kneeboard great Peter Crawford made shooting the point his specialty. Also famous for one of Michael Peterson's last surfs. MP saw Simon Anderson on his thruster there in 1981, realized his used-by date had arrived, packed his single fin into his Holden and drove back home to Queensland where he became a recluse.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Intimidating
The takeoff area is tiny and the takeoffs are intimidating.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Heavy
Spot Rating
Fun
Average most of the time.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean most of the time
Hazards
Crowds, tight crew, shallow, challenging take-off.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Gun
Access
Beach car park.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Winter
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