Long-Reef
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Epic
Atmosphere:
gret, totaly epic, one of the best around
Additional Info:
This spot is a really powerful break, it is a great spot, if you catch it on a really epic day, which is alot of the time, and you really have to watch the drop off zone, surfers and bodyboarders alike share this spot with no competition
Location
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| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Collaroy End
0.44 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Long Reef Bombie
0.57 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Butterbox
0.59 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |