Long Reef
Also known as: Longy, Dee Why, Collaroy
Headland, reef, ocean
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this New South Wales, Australia spot - what to expect and when to come.
Oct-Apr
NE to SW; NE sea breeze and S changes
Moderate to good
Summer
Moderate (reef at low tide)
Onshore surf; gusty near cliff
The water
Waves and ramps
Deep offshore, reef inshore
~21-22C summer
Shortie summer, spring/fall thicker
Skill & group fit
Advanced
4 (advanced)
Kite 70 / Wing 20 / Wind 10 (est)
For confident wave riders; low-tide reef hazard
Getting there & schools
Beach launch; Long Reef carpark, limited summer parking
Car; road parking off clearway hours
Kitepower Australia; Sydney operators
Parking, toilets, golf course, cafe
Coastal walks, headland reserve
Popular; respectful lineup
Permits & safety
None
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Reef in front of carpark at low tide; swimmers; rocks
No
000; SLSC patrols nearby
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.