Long Reef Beach, Australia
Long Reef Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Long Reef Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Long Reef is located on the Sydney mid-north coast. Between North Curl and Collaroy, just south of the golf course and north of the Dee Why Lagoon. Parking can get hard in summer, you can park on the road when it's not a clearway.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
945km from spot
945km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Long Reef is located on the Sydney mid-north coast. Between North Curl and Collaroy, just south of the golf course and north of the Dee Why Lagoon. Parking can get hard in summer, you can park on the road when it's not a clearway.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
945km from spot
945km from spot
Best Schools in New South Wales
Riding Conditions in Long Reef Beach, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temp in summer around 25-40°C, water around 21-22°C, shorts are fine for summer when the wind is at its best. Warm water in summer (~22°C) with colder water in winter (~16°C).
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Long Reef Beach, Australia.
Best winds: Northeast to Southwest.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Long Reef Beach, Australia are January, February, March, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temp in summer around 25-40°C, water around 21-22°C, shorts are fine for summer when the wind is at its best. Warm water in summer (~22°C) with colder water in winter (~16°C).
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Long Reef Beach, Australia.
Best winds: Northeast to Southwest.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Long Reef Beach, Australia are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Long Reef Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The swimming flags are not far from where you launch in a southerly, so be careful and stay clear!
On the left side of the beach is a cliff, where the waves are very clean. The waves roll into perfect flat water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Long Reef Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The swimming flags are not far from where you launch in a southerly, so be careful and stay clear!
On the left side of the beach is a cliff, where the waves are very clean. The waves roll into perfect flat water.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in New South Wales
Additional information
A parking is available at Long Reef Beach, Australia.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Be very conscious of surfers, this is a popular surfing beach.
Webcams around Long Reef Beach, Australia
Webcams around Long Reef Beach, Australia
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in New South Wales
More about New South Wales
Wind stats in New South Wales...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 50 |
Feb | 46 |
Mar | 46 |
Apr | 34 |
May | 25 |
Jun | 32 |
Jul | 23 |
Aug | 30 |
Sep | 37 |
Oct | 43 |
Nov | 46 |
Dec | 48 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 66 kitesurf spots in New South Wales.
Best months: January February September October November December
Best months: January February September October November December
Accomodation around the spot
Long Reef Beach, Australia









