Dee Why

## The spot Dee Why is a point break and beach break on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The point break (Dee Why Point) is a heavy right-hander breaking over a rock shelf at the south end of the beach. The main beach offers multiple peaks. It is one of Sydney's better waves when the point is working, producing fast, powerful rights with barrel sections. ## When it works Dee Why Point needs a solid north-east to east swell. A south-westerly wind is offshore for the point. Best at mid to high tide. The 4-6ft range is ideal for the point. The beach break works on any east or south-east swell. Year-round but best February through August. ## Where to sit The Point: take-off over the defined reef at the south end. The right runs along the rock shelf towards the beach. The beach: multiple peaks across the sand. Choose based on conditions. ## Hazards The Point has shallow rock throughout. The wave is powerful and fast. Getting caught inside over the reef is serious. Blue bottles in summer. The beach break is safer with sandy bottom. ## Parking and access Street parking and a car park behind the beach. Direct access. Full suburban facilities. Part of Sydney's Northern Beaches with excellent infrastructure. ## The crowd Busy. Sydney's Northern Beaches are heavily surfed. The Point attracts a hardcore local crew on good days. 20-30 people at the point on solid swells. The beach spreads people out more. ## Local tips Dee Why Point is a serious wave that demands respect. The local crew have surfed it for years and expect priority. Start on the beach break and observe the point before paddling there. The rock pool at the south end is excellent. The Northern Beaches have dozens of options within 10 minutes in either direction.