Long Reef Bombora
Long Reef Bombora is Sydney's big wave playground—an offshore reef break that lurks beyond the Long Reef headland on the Northern Beaches. When solid SE-E groundswells push through, the bombie comes alive with powerful A-frame peaks that can hold 4m+ faces. The long paddle from shore or jet ski tow out separates the committed from the curious. While it's within sight of Sydney's suburban beaches, the bombie delivers a genuine big wave experience with serious consequences if things go wrong.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Direction range
- 80° - 160°
- Size range
- 2m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 230° - 310°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Long paddle from Long Reef headland. Some use jet skis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Long Reef Bombora?
Long Reef Bombora handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Long Reef Bombora?
Offshore wind at Long Reef Bombora 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 Long Reef Bombora?
Long Reef Bombora wants ESE swell (80° to 160°) between 2m and 4m, with a period of 15s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Long Reef Bombora?
The main season at Long Reef Bombora is Apr-Aug. A secondary window runs Mar, Sep. Autumn-winter. Needs solid swell to break on the outer reef.
How do I get to Long Reef Bombora?
Fly into SYD, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Long paddle from Long Reef headland. Some use jet skis.
What kind of wave is Long Reef Bombora?
Long Reef Bombora is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 9/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Sep
Autumn-winter. Needs solid swell to break on the outer reef.
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