Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is Australia's most iconic beach—a crescent of golden sand flanked by sandstone headlands that has defined Australian beach culture for over a century. The surf is a fun, forgiving beach break that offers something for everyone: mushy peaks for beginners, occasional punchy barrels on the south end, and consistent waves year-round. Don't expect perfection—expect crowds, strong rips, and a carnival atmosphere that makes it worth visiting anyway. The Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, the famous Icebergs pool, and world-class cafes make this a complete Sydney experience.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Direction range
- 90° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.6m
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Feb-Nov
Works year-round. Summer NE sea breezes.
Getting There
👨👩👧👦Family Travel
Nearby Spots
Maroubra
💪 Bra Boys territory • Raw Sydney power • Respect required
Luna Park
Manly Beach
🇦🇺 Australian surf birthplace • Ferry from Sydney • Crowds guaranteed
Queenscliff
🏄 Where Australian surfing began • NE swell magnet • Manly's northern end
Dee Why Point
➡️ Sydney's quality right • SE swell magnet • Local point break
Ours
👊 Bra Boys territory • Cape Fear • Sydney's most localized slab