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Surfing
Sydney has been synonymous with surfing ever since the Beach Boys effused about 'Aus-
tralia's Narrabeen' in 'Surfin' USA' (Narrabeen is one of Sydney's northern beaches). For
updates on what's breaking where, see www.coastalwatch.com or www.realsurf.com .
NEED TO KNOW
If you're not used to swimming at surf beaches, you may be unprepared for the dangers.
» Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags on lifesaver-patrolled beaches. Not only are these areas
patrolled, they're positioned away from dangerous rips and underwater holes. Plus you're much less likely to
get clobbered by a surfboard.
» If you get into trouble, hold up your hand to signal the lifesavers.
Beaches by Neighbourhood
» Sydney Harbour ( CLICK HERE ) Lots of hidden coves, getting progressively better the
further from the city you go.
» Bondi to Coogee ( CLICK HERE ) High cliffs frame one golden-sand surf beach after an-
other.
» Manly ( CLICK HERE ) Straddling harbour and ocean with beaches to suit all require-
ments.
» Royal National Park ( CLICK HERE ) Isolated, often empty beaches with great surf
breaks, but unpatrolled and sometimes dangerous.
» Northern Beaches ( CLICK HERE ) A steady succession of great surf beaches stretching
for nearly 30km.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Bondi Beach ( CLICK HERE ) Australia's most famous and best ocean beach.
Shark Beach ( CLICK HERE ) The pick of the harbour beaches, hidden within leafy Neilsen Park.