Surf spot

Big bommie

Forecast conditions and map view for Big bommie in Australia, NSW, Central. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Central
Coordinates: -33.2783, 151.5753

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	1	1.7	1.7	1.3	1.1	1	1	1.5	1.4	2	2.5	2.4	2.2	2.1	2.1	1.9	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.1	1.2	1.1	1
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	S	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	9.4	9.7	9.7	9.8	10	10.1	10.2	10.1	9.9	9.9	9.9	9.9	10	10.2	10.3	7.7	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.4	8.1	7.4	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.7	7.6	7.2	7.7	8.7	10.1	10.3	10.1	9.3	10.3	9.2	8.4	8.3	8.3	8.1	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.4	7	7	7.8	7.9	8	8
Wave energy (kJ)	346	334	325	359	415	447	427	377	335	292	266	248	233	214	194	122	99	91	79	70	63	60	67	42	36	34	29	23	15	11	9	6	111	293	327	248	238	214	218	415	432	691	907	794	643	572	509	409	325	280	230	189	151	174	159	137
Wind speed (km/h)	4.4	5.1	4	7.6	12.1	12.7	13.5	5	2.9	3.7	2.8	8.2	14.6	14.6	14.6	4.3	3.7	4.2	3.7	7.6	4.9	7.5	4.6	5.7	5.3	5.7	4.5	7.2	14.8	12.8	8.3	15.6	18.1	13.8	13	18.2	20.5	19.5	19	17.1	17.6	15.2	10.2	11.3	8.4	10.1	3.6	5.4	5.8	5.5	4	5.4	8	11.6	5	4.8
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Big Bommie is a Central Coast, NSW surf spot known for its reef setup and punchy waves rather than a long, cruisy beachbreak. It’s the kind of place that can light up when conditions line up, especially with the right swell direction and offshore winds.

Quick description

Location: Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Type: Reef break / bommie setup
Wave character: Fast, powerful, and often hollow
Best for: Experienced surfers looking for quality waves and a bit of challenge

What it’s like

Big Bommie tends to produce a defined peak or peaks that can throw some solid sections, depending on the tide and swell. Because it’s reef-based, it usually offers: - better shape than nearby beachbreaks - more size and power on the right swell - a more critical takeoff and faster ride

Conditions to look for

It generally works best with: - Swell: medium to larger south or southeast swell - Wind: west to southwest offshore winds - Tide: often tide-sensitive; mid tide is frequently a good starting point

Hazards / considerations

Reef exposure: shallow sections can make it unforgiving
Crowds: good conditions can draw attention quickly
Local knowledge: entry, exit, and best bank/reef line-up can be important

Overall vibe

Big Bommie is best thought of as a quality reef break with more consequence than an average Central Coast beachie. When it’s on, it can offer serious, performance-oriented waves.