Definitely one of the great beaches in Sydney, Bondi is in the world. It is the closest beach to the city center (8 km away), has consistently good (though crowded) waves, and is rough and rough, perfect for swimming (average water temperature is 21°C). .
If the sea is looking a little rough, you can always head to the kid-friendly saltwater sea baths at either end of the beach, both of which were upgraded in 2019. Surfers also carve sandbar breaks at either end of the beach. It is also a good place for learners.
At the north end of the beach is a grassy area with a coin-operated barbecue, but don’t bring alcohol on your picnic – it’s banned on the beach. Changing rooms and lockers can be found in Bondi Pavilion. Free beach-friendly wheelchairs (for adults and children) can also be booked through Bondi Pavilion.
If you’re looking for your own LGBTQIA+ community, head to the nearby North Bondi Surf Club which has an outdoor exercise area. This is one of the main hangouts for him. The odd beach-going Sydney siders.
Two surf clubs – Bondi and North Bondi – patrol the beach between sets of red and yellow flags, placed to avoid the worst rips and holes. Every year thousands of unfortunate people have to be rescued from the surf. Don’t be a statistic – swim between the flags.
Lifeguards of Bondi
Bondi Rescue, an Australian TV series based on Bondi Beach, debuted in 2006, but Sydney’s Bondi Beach Surf Life Saving Club dates back to 1907. The club started when a group of local swimmers discussed forming a group at the Royal Hotel in Bondi. Surf Life Saving Organization, the first in the world.
Surf lifesavers, lifeguards, as they’re also known, deal with everything from swimmers in distress to treating jellyfish stings.
Shark attacks on Bondi?
Grabbing the headlines Yes, but Bondi has had very few shark attacks. The beach is ringed with shark nets that protect it from great white sharks. Although it is not completely shark-proof, the area is less likely to be visited by large sharks, and surfers and lifeguards are on the lookout to keep swimmers safe.
The last major incident in 2019 when a shark alarm was sounded — the unacceptable signal from lifeguards for everyone to get out of the water — turned out to be a false alarm. The shark that the two surfers saw was a harmless baby shark.
Hotels near Bondi Beach
Bondi has great accommodation options for every budget category.
Bondi Backpackers
Buckley Bondi
Dive Hotel
QT Bondi.