Bilgola Beach Reviews and Ratings
(New South Wales – Sydney North, Australia)
Visitor reviews of Bilgola Beach surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
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April 27, 2010
Sam the rater from Australia
Simply the greatest.
Everything from the water to entertaining is absolutely stunning!
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Bilgola Beach Ratings
Based on 3 votes. Vote
Quality on a good day: 5.0
(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).
Consistency of surf: 5.0
(1: Bilgola Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional rating: 5.0
(1: Bilgola Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in New South Wales - Sydney North. 5: the best break in New South Wales - Sydney North).
Difficulty level: 3.0
(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore wind: 5.0
(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Bilgola Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).
Other options: 5.0
(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Bilgola Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Wind and kite surfing: 5.0
(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Bilgola Beach are often excellent).
Water quality: 4.0
(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 4.5
(1: Often too crowded. 5: Bilgola Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 5.0
(1: Getting to Bilgola Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
Scenery: 5.0
(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
Local attitude: 5.0
(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
Accommodation: 5.0
(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Bilgola Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
Camping: 5.0
(1: Camping at Bilgola Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
Entertainment: 5.0
(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Bilgola Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
Equipment and repairs: 5.0
(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
Eating: 5.0
(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Bilgola Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
Drinking: 5.0
(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Bilgola Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).
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