# 10 Best Surf Spots in Sydney > Urban surfing, Sydney style, with waves almost in the heart of the city. We rounded up 10 of the best spots to catch a wave, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. - URL: https://langandtrip.com.ua/en/article/10-naykrashchykh-mists-dlya-serfinhu-v-sidneyi/ - Language: en - Published: 2022-10-03 - Categories: Leisure, Beaches, Australia, Surfing & Diving, Sports Events, Seas & Oceans --- Surfing. It conjures up images of exotic destinations, palm fringed shores, adventure and discovery, and a lifestyle basking in the warm embrace of the sun. While Tahiti or the Solomons serve up that dream in spades, the Sydney version of pulling on a wetsuit or a pair of boardshorts has turned into a gladiatorial exercise in frustration, and sometimes in futility. Welcome to the gladiatorial world of urban surfing. Sydney style. While the cult classic "The Endless Summer" may still echo through old memories, surfing in Sydney is a study in how far we have come and how much we have lost. The simple pleasure of a single good turn, a cover up, or a chance to meditate on the day hides the harsh reality of crowded line ups, localism, injuries and the scramble for waves. The question of where to surf in Sydney has become endless. This article is a roundup of alternative surf spots for seasoned locals, adventurous travellers, or even beginners who simply want to tick the "surfed in Sydney" box. Before you join the crowds at Cronulla, Bondi or Manly, take a look at the spot just around the corner that might offer that elusive, meditative and genuinely soulful experience "The Endless Summer" once promised us. Right here in Sydney. ## Garie Beach, Royal National Park ![Garie Beach in the Royal National Park](/storage/image/prev/july-article-29-rnp.jpg) Garie is a superb left hander that offers intermediate and advanced surfers a reliable break of up to two metres on strong north to northeast swells. You reach it through the Royal National Park, south of Cronulla and north of Wollongong. There is an entry fee for the park. ## Shark Island Feeling a little crazy today? Maybe you need a sharper sense of your own mortality? A brutal reef of jagged rock. Extremely shallow, roughly two metres deep in the lineup, then it sucks dry onto the reef. A bit of skin is the usual price you pay if you misjudge the takeoff. Only experienced surfers ride this slab in Sydney. ## Wanda Beach ![Wanda Beach](/storage/image/prev/july-article-29-wanda-e1661516375711-1024x568.jpg) Wanda Beach was the setting for the 1980s film "Puberty Blues". If you want to escape the crowds at Cronulla, then Wanda and Greenhills are about as close as you will get to seclusion in Sydney. It is a fun, peaky beach that works well on southeast and east swells. It is a long walk from the Wanda car park north of Cronulla, but it is worth it if you are after a secluded spot. ## Palm Beach The final stop on this journey is a stretch of beach for surfers of every level, and the location where the long running television series "Home and Away" is filmed. This beach has plenty of fun little waves. If you prefer a longboard, head to Kiddies' Corner at the southern end of the beach, where you will find a break sheltered from the cold southerly swells and wind. You can also cruise the gentle waves here and introduce the kids to the simple joys of surfing. ## Mackenzie's (Macca's) A spot for surfers of any level, Macca's sits on the northern side of the Tamarama rock platform. Walk over from Tamarama or make your way down the coastal walk. And if you are feeling fit, you can paddle over from Bronte. This spot depends on the shifting sands, so while it can be a little fickle, it can deliver plenty of fun if you catch it at the right time. Watch out for the rocks. If you make it out unscathed, you are a few minutes' walk from a beer at Bondi Icebergs, the southern end of the Bondi Beach bar and cafe strip. ## Curl Curl ![Curl Curl beach](/storage/image/prev/juli-artile-29-curl-e1661516424642.jpg) When nothing else in Sydney is working and Manly or Dee Why are crowded, head for the dependable sandbanks of Curl Curl and you are sure to find a wave to satisfy your surfing appetite. While North Curl Curl can get crowded, you can find a peak somewhere along the beach serving up fun, punchy waves that can hold on swells of up to two metres. The cafe at the surf club is worth a mention, dishing up some of the best bacon and egg rolls in the area. ## Whale Beach Whale Beach sits among the most expensive real estate in Sydney, home to celebrities looking for a more peaceful existence. The Whale Beach Wedge is in the northern corner of the beach: an A frame peak that forms when a wave hits a rock ledge and bounces back, creating a solid wedge. A cracking wave, but only experienced surfers dare take it on because of the tiny takeoff zone. On days when the swell comes from the north or east, you can find good beach breaks just up from the notorious corner, offering an easier and more enjoyable surf. ## Long Reef On the Northern Beaches, just north of Dee Why, lies the southeast facing Long Reef. When a good westerly wind teams up with a clean southerly swell, Long Reef can serve up a fairly consistent break over its sand and rock bottom. In strong winds, this beach is popular with Sydney's kitesurfers and hang gliders, so keep your head down. ## Narrabeen ![Narrabeen beach](/storage/image/prev/july-article-29-naraben.jpeg) Surfing at Narrabeen calls for one key virtue: patience. Although you can often find a secluded spot here, the banks and the swell rarely line up perfectly. This leads to frequent close outs and sections. However, if you take the time to walk the 1500 metres to the far end, you can find that gem of a bank that might only draw one or two other surfers. North Narrabeen is a world class left that is often crowded and is best left to the locals and the pros. If you get thirsty on a hot summer day, stroll across the sand to The Sands Hotel. ## Bilgola Beach ![Bilgola Beach](/storage/image/prev/july-artcle-29-biloga.jpg) A small, picturesque beach lined with palms and tucked at the base of the "bends" between Newport and Avalon. Secluded Bilgola Beach offers some protection from the southeast swell, which means the waves here average no more than 1.5 metres. Although it can be hard to catch on a good day, when Bilgola does switch on, these are some of the most enjoyable waves on the Northern Beaches.