Bondi Beach, Sydney

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Sunrise in 1h 48m

Sunrise tomorrow ~8:56 PM

Best window this week

Wednesday is the call — 10.0 during the 9 PM–10 PM window. Block the morning if you can.

5-day

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4.0/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

2 AM–3 AM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Clean swell
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

5.8 ft↑

Sweet spot 2–6 ft

Period

10s↑

Sweet spot 9–14 s

Wind

16 mph SE→

Side-on

Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Bondi Beach, Sydney

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Peak window

2 AM–3 AM

Outside daylight — wait for sunrise to surf

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height5.8 ft

Swell period10s

WindSide-on 16 mph

Current: 5.8 ft @ 10s • 16 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell strong wind is adding a lot of bump and texture wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 2 AM–3 AM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 5.8 ft with side-on winds. If you go, 2 AM–3 AM looks the cleanest stretch.

7 PM

4.05.8ft

8 PM

4.06.0ft

9 PM

4.06.3ft

10 PM

3.76.4ft

11 PM

3.76.4ft

12 AM

4.56.5ft

1 AM

4.56.5ft

2 AM

5.66.5ft

3 AM

5.66.4ft

4 AM

5.66.4ft

5 AM

5.66.3ft

6 AM

5.66.3ft

Sunrise 8:56 PM Sunset 7:05 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

10.0/10

Wednesday, Jul 22 • 9 PM–10 PM

Wave 3.4 ft

Period 9s

Wind max 19 mph

Temp —

Saturday, Jul 18

5.1 / 10

Best: 10 PM–11 PM

Wave: 3.5 ft

Period: 7s

Wind max: 16 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

5.6 / 10

Best: 10 PM–11 PM

Wave: 6.5 ft

Period: 11s

Wind max: 12 mph

Monday, Jul 20

7.7 / 10

Best: 8 PM–9 PM

Wave: 6.3 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 15 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

6.8 / 10

Best: 8 PM–9 PM

Wave: 4.8 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 21 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

10.0 / 10

Best: 9 PM–10 PM

Wave: 3.4 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 19 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	10 PM–11 PM	5.1	3.5 ft	7s	16 mph	53–63°F
Sunday, Jul 19	10 PM–11 PM	5.6	6.5 ft	11s	12 mph	53–63°F
Monday, Jul 20	8 PM–9 PM	7.7	6.3 ft	10s	15 mph	47–63°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	8 PM–9 PM	6.8	4.8 ft	10s	21 mph	—
Wednesday, Jul 22	9 PM–10 PM	10.0	3.4 ft	9s	19 mph	—

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Bondi's south corner (near the surf clubs) is where most learner schools operate — sand-bottom, lifeguarded, gentle reforms. Stay between the red and yellow flags.

What to avoid

Avoid the famous 'Backpackers' Express' rip — it forms in the middle of the beach and pulls strongly seaward. Stay off the North End reef setups (Ben Buckler) until you're competent.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-waist E or SE swell, 9-11s period, light W wind, mid tide. Early mornings before the city wakes up are calmest.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes