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
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- 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 kind of wave is Dee Why Point?
Dee Why Point is a point break in Sydney, Australia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Dee Why Point?
Dee Why Point picks up swell from the ENE round to the SE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the E. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Dee Why Point?
A W wind is dead offshore at Dee Why Point, and anything from the SW round to the NW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Dee Why Point?
Dee Why Point is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.4m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Dee Why Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Dee Why Point comes Mar to Sep. There's a second window in Oct to Feb too. Year-round. Needs solid swell to break properly.
How cold is the water at Dee Why Point?
The water at Dee Why Point averages around 20°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Dee Why Point good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Rocky point. Gets crowded. Local crew.
How do I get to Dee Why Point?
The nearest airport on our list is SYD, then it's roughly a 25-minute drive. Beach access from headland.
What other surf spots are near Dee Why Point?
The closest breaks we track are Long Reef (south side) (1.4 km), Long Reef Bombora (3.3 km) and North Narrabeen (3.8 km), handy when Dee Why Point isn't working. We track 5 spots around Sydney in total.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Sep
Secondary: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Needs solid swell to break properly.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Long Reef (south side)
🌊 Lefts and rights • Reef • SE swell, Northern Beaches
Long Reef Bombora
⚡ Sydney's big wave spot • Offshore bombora • Northern Beaches power
North Narrabeen
🌊 Sydney's best beachie • Sandbar roulette • Where pros are made
Queenscliff
🏄 Where Australian surfing began • NE swell magnet • Manly's northern end
Manly Beach
🇦🇺 Australian surf birthplace • Ferry from Sydney • Crowds guaranteed
Fairy Bower
🌊 Right-hand point • SE swell magnet • Northern Beaches