Surf spot

North Bondi

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

Country: Australia, NSW, Sydney South
Coordinates: -33.8926, 151.2819

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Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SE	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	9.9	9.9	9.5	9.5	9.9	10.1	10.2	5	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.5	9.6	4.1	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	5	5	4.5	5.3	8.1	7.1	6.8	7.5	8.3	9	8.8	8.9	8.9	8	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.9	7.5	7.7	7.7	7.6	7.6	7.3	7.5	7.2	8.7	7.3	6.6	6.5	8.5	8.6	8.1	8.3	7.7	7.6	7.5
Wave energy (kJ)	173	159	127	121	132	124	107	33	29	26	22	20	17	42	19	27	25	23	19	16	11	9	7	30	126	110	253	305	175	161	246	288	410	401	338	335	352	336	274	204	155	94	80	64	54	61	62	38	35	63	60	41	43	27	20	16
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	5.4	7.1	7.3	17.9	26	27	6	8.3	9	9.4	10.2	11.2	17.6	13.9	8.3	9.7	8.5	10.5	16.6	20.9	26.1	33.5	32.4	27.2	18.1	24.2	25.4	33.4	33.5	31.9	26.3	27.2	22.2	25.8	25.8	27.1	18.9	12.7	8.7	10	10.9	12.4	9.3	7.6	18.8	9.7	7.1	10.3	11.8	13.9	13.4	4.5	15.5	4.2	4.7
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North Bondi (Sydney South, NSW, Australia) is one of Sydney’s most iconic city beaches and surf breaks, sitting at the northern end of Bondi Beach. It’s a high-profile, easily accessible spot with a lively beach atmosphere, lots of local and visiting surfers, and strong support from lifeguards and beach facilities.

Surf overview

Wave type: Predominantly beach break with shifting peaks
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, though conditions can get powerful enough for more experienced riders
Typical conditions: Often smaller and more manageable than the southern end of Bondi, but still capable of producing clean, fun runners when swell lines up
Crowds: Usually busy, especially on weekends, holidays, and in summer

Conditions and characteristics

Wind and swell sensitivity: Works best with moderate swell and light offshore or cross-offshore winds
Sandbanks: Can change frequently, so peak quality and location vary with tides and recent swell
Tide: Generally more reliable at mid tide, though this can depend on sandbank formation
Hazards: Strong rips, heavy crowds, submerged rocks in places, and powerful surf during bigger swells

Local vibe

North Bondi has a classic Sydney beach culture: energetic, social, and competitive in the water. The area is backed by cafes, beach clubs, and residential streets, making it a popular spot for both dawn patrols and casual beach days.

Best time to surf

Early morning: Often the cleanest and least crowded
Autumn and winter: Can offer more consistent swell and cleaner waves
Summer: Smaller, more mellow surf, but much busier