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
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Direction range
- 80° - 160°
- Size range
- 2m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.5m
- 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.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Sep
Autumn-winter. Needs solid swell to break on the outer reef.
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