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Bondi Beach, Sydney

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Conditions

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Sweet spot 2–6 ft

Period

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Sweet spot 9–14 s

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Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

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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

Wetsuit

Fall setup

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

Full guide

3/2 Fullsuit

Prime season—comfortable and flexible

4/3 Fullsuit

Late fall, especially with north winds

Spot notes

How this break works

Wave type
Beach break + North End reef setups
Best swell
E–SE
Best wind
W (offshore)
Best tide
Mid

Hazards

  • · Strong rips (Backpackers' Express)
  • · Crowd year-round
  • · Sharks rare but real

Crowd

Very high

Respect the lineup — etiquette.

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