Rye Ocean Beach
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Great spot when the conditions are right.
Atmosphere:
Spot can vary from a reasonable wave to quite a heavy wave dependent on swell etc. Can be prone to strong currents and the shore line has a sharp rock entry which can be slippery and tricky in a heavy swell. Best bet is when waves are 1 - 2 metres with a lightish offshore wind - this usually presents the best conditions.
Location
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Take Dundas Road from Nepean Highway and follow. Beach is clearly sign posted.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
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| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |