Beach break / reef · Sydney · Intermediate → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A small tucked-away Sydney beach between Avalon and Newport, with two peaks: rocky "Bowles", tubing on winter SE swell, and the sandy "Bilgola Bank". Both experts-only.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Bilgola Beach, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Bilgola Beach is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Bilgola Beach comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Bilgola Beach, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.