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Bower

4.1 — based on 24 community signals
4.2 12 especies 23 colaboradores

Bower is a year-round Australian surf spot near Sydney, located within Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve with consistent local community activity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reser… updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAShore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.7 kn
Olas
0.78 m
Agua
17.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (20%)
Now: W (281°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.33m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.15m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.15m ▼ 07:00 · -0.13m ▲ 14:00 · +0.57m ▼ 21:00 · -0.18m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.7 · high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:49 17:49
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.8 0.84 7 0mm
09-20 9.9 0.68 7 0mm
09-21 16 1.5 7 1mm
09-22 9.4 1.44 1 3mm
09-23 10 1.3 4 1mm
09-24 12.2 1.16 7 1mm
09-25 10.4 1.06 7 0mm

About this spot

Bower, officially Fairy Bower Beach, is a reliable surf destination on New South Wales's northern beaches. The spot sits within the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, a protected marine area that maintains healthy local ecosystems. Year-round conditions mean you can surf here in any season, though local knowledge about swell direction and tide timing will help you score better days. The break has solid community engagement—three local videos show what conditions look like throughout the year, and twelve species observations confirm active marine life in the area. The location's protection status keeps the environment stable, which benefits both the break's character and the wildlife living in the bay. This is a spot where local knowledge matters; checking in with the community beforehand will give you real beta on current conditions and any seasonal shifts in swell quality.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Costa

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17676km · ~4065kg · €73

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf Bower?

Bower works year-round, so you can surf here in any season. Local conditions shift with Australian swell patterns and seasons, so connect with the community through local videos to see what conditions are like in your target month.

What is the difficulty level and wave type at Bower?

Specific difficulty ratings and wave characteristics aren't documented in available data. Watch community videos to assess whether the break suits your skill level and style.

What marine life will I see at Bower?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Bower, indicating active marine biodiversity. The location sits in Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, a protected area that supports healthy coastal ecosystems. Local species vary by season.

How do I access Bower and are there permits required?

Bower is at Fairy Bower Beach on Sydney's northern beaches. The site falls within Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, a protected area. Check current local regulations with New South Wales authorities before your visit regarding any access or activity rules.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Dive Centre Manly

2.8 km
4.9 (800 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 52+ times this month
Teléfono: +61 2 9977 4355
Horario: Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Pro Dive

4.4 km
Centro de buceo

Plunge

5.9 km
Centro de buceo
Speaks 🇬🇧

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

28 registros · 22 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Doliolum nationalis

Thaliacea · Doliolidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 jun 2024
×1registros

Centrostephanus rodgersii

Long-spine urchin
Echinoidea · Diadematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 sept 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
4 m

Oikopleura (Vexillaria) dioica

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 nov 2020
×1registros

Creseis

Gastropoda · Creseidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 sept 2020
×1registros

Hydrozoa

Hydrozoa
OBIS
Última observación:
12 ago 2020
×1registros

Glycera alba

Polychaeta · Glyceridae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 jun 2019
×1registros

Maxillopoda

Maxillopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
21 ene 2019
×1registros

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

Port Jackson Shark
Elasmobranchii · Heterodontidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 ago 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
9 m

Anapella cycladea

Bivalvia · Mesodesmatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 mar 2018
×1registros

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 feb 2018
×1registros

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

Port Jackson Shark
Elasmobranchii · Heterodontidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 oct 2017
×1registros
Profundidad:
9 m

Perna viridis

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 ago 2016
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

FAIRY BOWER RAW FOOTAGE 4K | April 11th 2022 | AUSTRALIA

MANLY SURF TV
💬 3 top comments
  • Well done.

    @clarkewi · 👍 1
  • Interesting spot, looks like tide isnt quite right for right now.

    @midi1529 · 👍 0
  • looks like they come upon rocks real quick and so cut out

    @doblegcanusee9311 · 👍 1

HUGE SURF AT FAIRY BOWER - RAW FOOTAGE 4K| April 6 2024 | AUSTRALIA

MANLY SURF TV
💬 2 top comments
  • I was out there, red body board, and blue flippers. waves looked bigger in person, only caught a couple but filled a bit on my go pro. love the vid.

    @marcuskrause_06 · 👍 2
  • Does the bower have a sweep? Looks it and you are paddling constant to stay in the line up? Deceptive looking be bigger in the water. I am retired from surfing. Never surfed Sydney at all. I always passed it for sollitude elsewhere

    @nicktrueman224 · 👍 0

BOWER RAW FOOTAGE | 4K | MORNING March 05th 2025 | AUSTRALIA

MANLY SURF TV
💬 1 top comments
  • Flute guy went hard

    @ageofsempires2968 · 👍 1

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "This toilet no longer exists it is the storage room for the cafe"

    anonymous · 2026-05-12
  • "These benches have moved elsewhere months ago via StreetComplete_ee 63.0"

    janesk · 2026-04-17
wind peaks Sep-Jan-Oct, calmest Jun-May-Apr, dry Feb-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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