Eastern Beaches
Updated: 2018-08-21 13:34:00 Surf: clean 4-6ft SSE Winds: Fresh W Weather: fine and sunny Rating: 5/10

Afternoon report: As per this morning, it's all about trying to find somewhere handling the swell. Not too many options across the region without copping large cleanup sets on the head, so again, be patient and keep your expectations in check.

2018-08-21 08:19:00: clean 4-5ft S, Fresh WNW, fine and sunny 6/10

Really nice looking lines of groomed groundswell pushing into the region this morning, but the only issue is finding somewhere that isn't too closey. Patience is the key and it's only for experienced surfers with lots of power and push to the sets.

2018-08-21 06:13:00: clean 3-5ft S, Moderate WNW, cold 6/10

Dawn report: Much tamer on the coast this morning with the swell easing back further overnight. There is a larger groundswell due through the day, likely from midday or so, so don't be caught off guard. For now though conditions are clean and crisp with good options across all beaches. Tune back in for the updated photo report around 8am.

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Nearest Observed Surf Reports:
Cronulla
Northern Beaches
Central Coast
Nearest Surfcams:
Bondi
Bondi
6.40857376974821
Maroubra
Maroubra
6.95966725790686
Manly
Manly
16.48002976636588
Shark Island
Shark Island
19.084326154050412
Cronulla Point
Cronulla Point
19.084326154050412
Cronulla Beaches
Cronulla Beaches
20.24514542403474
Narrabeen
Narrabeen
28.6475379950843
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach
53.34878164680492
Thirroul
Thirroul
55.16469007503346
Newcastle
Newcastle
55.52058581134541
Wollongong
Wollongong
66.096395602210464
4ft (Overhead)
A
W 14kt
2.1 m @ 11s S (171°)
0.7 m @ 3.9s WSW (250°)
Sunny
Sunny
First light: 6:02am Sunrise:6:28am Sunset:5:29pm Last light:5:54pm
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Current: 13.3 (8:50pm) Min: 9°C - Max: 18°C

Wind History

Bondi

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