Surf spot

Long-Reef

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

Country: Australia, NSW, Sydney North
Coordinates: -33.7380, 151.3120

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	1	1	1.3	1.4	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.6	1.7	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.3	1.2	1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	10.1	9.9	9.3	9.3	10.1	10.3	10.3	4.3	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.5	7	4.1	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.5	4.3	7.3	6.6	6.5	7.2	8	8.8	8.6	8.4	8.4	7.8	7.5	7.3	7.5	7.7	7.3	7.7	7.5	7	7	7	7	6.4	7.7	7.2	6.2	6	7.2	7.3	7.1	7.2	6.8	6.8	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	129	119	89	84	100	93	87	20	24	22	19	17	13	24	17	21	21	19	17	14	10	7	5	14	84	90	186	234	179	166	227	249	315	306	256	260	274	259	210	159	92	60	51	42	40	45	42	28	25	39	35	29	28	19	15	13
Wind speed (km/h)	6.2	4.2	4.4	7.9	20.7	21.9	23.5	8	6.7	5.6	5.4	10.2	11.4	18.8	12.1	10.2	7.1	6.5	8.1	13.2	20.9	22.1	29.6	29.9	23.7	22.2	18.9	25.5	31.7	30.7	29.3	24.6	28.4	20	24	23.2	24.7	18.4	10.1	7.3	9.7	7.8	8.2	4.5	15.7	15.2	8.9	6.8	6.8	8.3	8.6	4.9	5.5	14.2	6.6	4.6
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Long Reef is a well-known surf spot on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in New South Wales, Australia. It sits near Dee Why and Collaroy, with the headland and reef helping shape the waves.

Spot character

Type: Reef/point-style beach break mix
Wave quality: Can be very good when the banks and swell line up
Best on: Easing swells from the south to southeast and clean westerly/northwesterly winds
Wave shape: Often offers a faster, more powerful wave than a typical open beach break, with some sections that can run along the reef

Conditions and hazards

The spot can be sensitive to swell direction and tide
Rocks and reef are part of the setup, so positioning matters
Can get crowded, especially when conditions are good
Depending on the day, currents and surge around the headland can make it more challenging

Skill level

Generally best for intermediate to advanced surfers
Beginners may find it less forgiving because of the reef, crowd, and wave power

Vibe

Classic Northern Beaches surf spot with a local crowd
Scenic location with views of the headland and ocean