Surf spot

The Boot

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

Country: Australia, NSW, Sydney South
Coordinates: -33.8980, 151.2759

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.3	0.8	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.1	1.3	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.2	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.2	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	E
Wave period (s)	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.7	5.2	6.6	4.8	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.7	7.4	6.8	6.3	6.8	7.5	8.4	8.9	9.1	8.6	8	8.1	7.5	7.7	7.6	7.5	7.4	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.3	8	8.2	8.3	8.1	7.9	8.7	8.9	9.3	9.3	9.1	9	8.9	8.8	8.6	8.5	8.4	8.4	8.3	8.2	8.2	8.2	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	34	32	27	23	24	29	23	16	17	19	18	17	12	9	13	61	158	174	250	296	260	200	247	357	366	361	307	311	277	233	188	143	112	97	121	128	136	146	174	132	134	121	100	86	71	57	49	40	33	25	23	18	16	12	9	4
Wind speed (km/h)	9.5	8.4	9.7	13.2	9.2	22.2	16.6	9.4	9.5	9.6	9	5.1	20.7	22.9	35.4	31	28.7	24.9	20.7	29.1	34.7	33.5	33.5	29.5	26.6	17.8	18.4	19.9	18.4	12.7	6.4	5.7	9.4	10	11.3	6.6	9.4	19.9	10.7	6.9	9.9	13.3	14.2	15	15.2	15.6	3.2	8.3	8.2	10.3	12.7	12.1	5.7	13.2	6	15.8
Wind direction	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NCross-on	NWCross	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	SCross-off	SECross	SSECross	SBlown out	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SCross-off	SSECross	SECross	ESECross-on	WSWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NWCross	ECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NCross-on	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WOffshore	ESECross-on	ECross-on	NNEGlassy	NWCross-off	NWCross	NWCross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NNECross-on	SWOffshore	WNWCross-off	NWCross

The Boot is a surf spot in southern Sydney, NSW, Australia, on the exposed ocean coastline. It’s generally known as a more serious, uncrowded reef/point-style wave rather than an easy everyday beachbreak, and it can be quite powerful and hollow when the right swell lines up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reefy / ledgy ocean break with a fairly fast takeoff
Best on: Swell from the southeast to east, with cleaner conditions and some swell size
Wind: Usually prefers offshore westerly to southwesterly winds
Skill level: Best suited to experienced surfers because of the takeoff, speed, and potential hazards
Hazards: Reef/rocks, strong currents, and power, especially at larger sizes

Crowd and vibe

The Boot is not typically one of the super-famous Sydney lineup magnets, so it can feel a bit more local and low-key than the heavier northern breaks. That said, when it’s good, it’s the kind of spot that draws surfers who know exactly when to paddle out.

Best time

Autumn and winter often deliver the most consistent groundswell and favorable wind conditions
Early mornings can be especially clean before sea breezes develop

Overall

If you’re looking for a punchy, quality wave in South Sydney and you’ve got the ability to handle a fast, reefy takeoff, The Boot can be a very rewarding spot when conditions line up.