Beach

both

Level 5/10

Maroubra

Sydney, Australia

🌀Strong rips👥Crowded👊Localism

Maroubra is Sydney's most hardcore surf spot—a raw, powerful beach break made famous globally by the documentary Bra Boys, which told the story of the tight-knit local crew who grew up in the surrounding housing projects. The wave itself can deliver serious punch when autumn and winter swells arrive, producing hollow peaks that demand commitment. The local energy is proud and protective, with generations of surfers who've grown up treating this beach as sacred territory. Visitors should come with respect; Maroubra rewards those who earn their place in the lineup.

10-Day Forecast

Today

Good

2.8mSE

@10s

0km/h

Tue

Fair

2.3mESE

@11s

12km/h

Wed

Fair

2.8mESE

@12s

7km/h

Thu

Fair

2.3mESE

@11s

15km/h

Fri

Poor

2.4mSSE

@10s

10km/h

Sat

Fair

1.8mSE

@10s

8km/h

Sun

Fair

1.7mSE

@9s

11km/h

Mon

Fair

1.5mSE

@9s

11km/h

Tue

Poor

1.5mE

@8s

13km/h

Wed

Poor

1.5mENE

@7s

18km/h

Today

Mon, Jan 19

2.8m @ 10s SE

0 km/h N

Tue

Tue, Jan 20

2.3m @ 11s ESE

12 km/h SSE

Wed

Wed, Jan 21

2.8m @ 12s ESE

7 km/h SSE

Thu

Thu, Jan 22

2.3m @ 11s ESE

15 km/h SSE

Fri

Fri, Jan 23

2.4m @ 10s SSE

10 km/h ENE

Sat

Sat, Jan 24

1.8m @ 10s SE

8 km/h S

Sun

Sun, Jan 25

1.7m @ 9s SE

11 km/h W

Mon

Mon, Jan 26

1.5m @ 9s SE

11 km/h SE

Tue

Tue, Jan 27

1.5m @ 8s E

13 km/h NNE

Wed

Wed, Jan 28

1.5m @ 7s ENE

18 km/h S

Today's Conditions

Swell

2.8m

SE(124°)

Score: 5/25

Period

10s

Medium period swell

Score: 20/25

Wind

0km/h

N(0°)

Score: 25/25

Weather

20°C

0.0mm0%

Windswell Component

0.3mSE@2s

Forecast Confidence

100%

Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather

Best Session

morning

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Swell Direction

20/25

How well swell angle matches the spot

Swell Size

5/25

Wave height in the ideal range

Swell Period

20/25

Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.

Wind

25/25

Offshore/glassy conditions

Total Score70/100

Location & Conditions

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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: ESE (120°)
Direction range: 70° - 180°
Size range: 0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: W (270°)
Offshore range: 225° - 315°
Best window: morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.6m

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

7/10

Access: 25min from Sydney Airport. Street parking available.

Getting There

Airport

SYD

Drive time

25 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Sep

Secondary: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Works year-round. Autumn-winter best for S swells.

Data Quality

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