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“Despite being Australia's best known beach wave quality is generally only average. At the north end a permanent rip bowl left starts to show on moderate swells, though due to the shape and orientation of the beach most of the swell energy is focused towards mid to South Bondi.
Ben Buckler is an average left reef point setup at North Bondi, and only starts to work on swells over 3 metres when the takeoff area moves out from and behind the rocks.
Occasionally a right will form off the southern rocks adjacent to the Icebergs swimming pool, but quality is rare.
There is a reef/point setup at the outside point at South Bondi but the water is too deep immediately behind the shallow reef, and the wave is only surfed occasionally by boogie boarders.”
Moggy from AUSTRALIA - 27 May 2010
Bondi Beach Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 32 votes and 7 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(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: 3.6(1: Bondi Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.8(1: Bondi Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Sydney South Coast. 5: the best break in Sydney South Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 2.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Bondi Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Bondi Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Bondi Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Bondi Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.8(1: Getting to Bondi 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: 3.9(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Bondi Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.5(1: Camping at Bondi Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.6(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Bondi Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.3(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.9(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Bondi Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Bondi Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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