Bondi surf report
Australia's most famous beach, with surf schools and a gentler southern end.
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Tomorrow at Bondi (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–1pm
Fun.
Clean offshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Westerly wind at 5 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around chest high (0.8m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings south-easterly 9 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:12 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Bondi good?
- Best wind
- West-north-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A west-north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Bondi for your level.
Watch out
The Backpackers' rip at the southern end is strong. Stay between the flags.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Bondi?
Bondi is best with a west-north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-east to south swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Bondi?
A west-north-westerly wind (WNW) blows straight offshore at Bondi, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Bondi good for beginners?
Yes. Bondi is one of the better Sydney spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Bondi?
The Backpackers' rip at the southern end is strong. Stay between the flags.