South Narrabeen
Surf Guide
South Narrabeen is often a straight-hander, but in peaky northeast swells, or even chunky, longer period east to south east swell, it can turn on and produce some super hollow, board-snapping slabs. It's best in west to south-southwest wind.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
BegIntAdv
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
The crowd is usually spread-out over a huge area, making for pretty chilled, good vibes in the water.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Average most of the time.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, E, SE.
Wind
W, NW, SW.
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead+.
Tide
Mid tide.