Tama Reef
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Fun. best small reef in area. Many options, from hollow barrels, to long peelers.
Atmosphere:
Great atmosphere. Plenty of women. Most locals friendly, just dont get in way.
Additional Info:
Mainly a bodyboarders wave. takoff is crucial when swell is bigger. Can be really fun and makable at 2 to 3 ft. Two reefs, one on either side. South side reef is wedgey and more hollow and dangerous suited to lidders only. The point on big days can give rides across the whole beach.
Location
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Go up Bondi Road and turn left into Tamarama.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
The Boot
0.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Mckenzies
0.22 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Bronte Reef
0.33 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |