Surf spot

Dee why

Forecast conditions and map view for Dee why in Australia, NSW, Sydney North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Sydney North
Coordinates: -33.7546, 151.2995

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Wave energy (kJ)	125	109	101	77	71	86	37	24	27	23	19	17	15	26	15	29	27	24	21	16	11	8	6	19	126	117	138	216	206	190	208	356	407	437	460	389	292	260	122	102	119	101	93	78	55	57	56	46	37	33	27	25	19	18	16	16
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	6.2	4.9	9.4	21.2	22.8	24	7.6	5.4	5.4	6	10.9	14.6	17.9	11.6	10.5	6.6	7.9	11	14	20.6	22.3	18.7	30	34.6	25.1	26.5	28.3	34.8	33.1	33.1	32.1	31.2	26.4	21.9	20.4	19.7	18.6	8.8	7.9	9.4	8.5	7.1	8.7	17	17.4	8.9	3.2	6.8	8.4	8.2	4	11.2	11.6	6.8	5.4
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Dee Why (Sydney’s Northern Beaches, NSW) is a classic, reliable beachbreak surf spot on the northern side of Sydney. It’s one of the more well-known breaks in the area, with a long sandy beach that can produce fun, punchy waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Break type: Mostly beachbreak
Wave shape: Can be fast and hollow on the right swell, but often more forgiving than point breaks
Best in: E/NE swell with W/SW winds offshore
Crowd: Usually busy, especially on decent days, because it’s a popular local spot
Skill level: Can suit beginners on smaller days, but gets more challenging when the surf picks up

Conditions

Small to moderate swells can give manageable peaks across the beach
Bigger swells often create stronger rips and more powerful surf
The beach can have shifting sandbanks, so the best takeoff zones move around

Hazards / things to watch

Rips can be strong, especially after rain or larger swell
Crowds and localism may be an issue on good days
Conditions can change quickly depending on sand movement, tide, and swell direction

Best vibe

Dee Why has a classic Sydney beachy feel: a mix of local regulars, learners, and experienced surfers chasing banks when it’s on. It’s a good spot if you want a fun, accessible North Beaches session and don’t mind sharing waves.