Surfing

Surfing at Bondi Beach: breaks, conditions & getting started

Bondi is where a lot of people catch their first-ever wave. Here's the local guide to surfing it — how to read today's conditions on the live cam, where the breaks are, and how to stay out of the way (and the rips) while you learn.

Perfect for…First-timers Checking the surf Knowing the breaks

Check the surf & get started

Today’s conditions and how to paddle out for the first time.

Live North Bondi surf cam

Check Bondi Beach conditions live with the surf cam — see the swell, the crowds and the weather before you head down for a swim or surf.

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Surfing at Bondi: a local introduction

Bondi Beach is one of the most popular surf beaches in Australia. Whether you’re learning to surf or experienced you can check out our guide to surfing at Bondi.

Know the breaks

Where the waves are and how Bondi surfs across the tide and swell.

The Bondi Beach surf guide

A complete guide to surfing at Bondi Beach — the breaks, where beginners should paddle out, board hire, lessons, and the local surf etiquette.

Swim, don’t surf, today?

When the waves are dumping, here is where it is calm — and where it is safe to swim.

Where to swim at Bondi