Point right · Sydney · Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Advanced : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Manly's Fairy Bower (not the Victoria one): a hollow reef point right running 50 to 500 m on good days. Technical paddle out from Shelly Beach, with urchins and localism.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
For experts only. Powerful waves, strong currents or technical bottom. Ask locally first.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Winkipop / Fairy Bower, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Winkipop / Fairy Bower is rather recommended for advanced 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 Winkipop / Fairy Bower comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Winkipop / Fairy Bower, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.