Dee Why Point
Dee Why Point is Sydney's answer for those seeking quality reef over beach break randomness—a right-hand point that wraps around the northern headland with mechanical precision when solid southeast swells light up the Sydney coast. The wave requires more size than the surrounding beaches but rewards patience with long, workable walls and occasional barrel sections. The rocky entry and exit demand awareness, and the local crew has been surfing here for generations. On a good day, Dee Why Point offers some of the best surfing within the Sydney metropolitan area.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 130°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 230° - 310°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Beach access from headland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Dee Why Point?
Dee Why Point works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Dee Why Point?
Offshore wind at Dee Why Point blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 230° to 310° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Dee Why Point?
Dee Why Point wants E swell (60° to 130°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Dee Why Point?
The main season at Dee Why Point is Mar-Sep. A secondary window runs Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. Needs solid swell to break properly.
How do I get to Dee Why Point?
Fly into SYD, then allow about 25 minutes by road. Beach access from headland.
What kind of wave is Dee Why Point?
Dee Why Point is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Sep
Secondary: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Needs solid swell to break properly.
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