Nielsen Park
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It's a rare treat that you'll never forget.
Atmosphere:
Worth it for the novely factor.
Additional Info:
This spot is INSIDE Sydney Harbour.
It only works on massive north to east swells, which come in through the heads, bounce off Mosman and break on this point/reef set up. If you hear on the news that the Manly Ferry has been cancelled due to big seas, there's a good chance Nielsen will be working.
The wave is nothing special. On a good day it will be shoulder high and is almost always very crowded. It's a surging/crumbling wave so bring a bigger board.
The view however is spectacular. If you look to your right there's a view of the city skyline.
Beware the end section - there's an exposed storm water drain on the left and a shark net on the right. And expect to be dropped in on... lots.
Location
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In Sydney Harbour National Park in Vaucluse. Plenty of car parking nearby.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
1.15 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
1.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |