Is January a good time for surfing at Sydney – Bondi Beach?
January is a good month for surfing at Sydney – Bondi Beach (best: March–May, July, October). Waves 1.9 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 26°C.
Plan your trip to Sydney – Bondi BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 26°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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Noosa River
Noosa · Australia
1.7 m waves26° water27° air
851 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MCY 22 km
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First Point
Noosa · Australia
1.7 m waves26° water27° air
853 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MCY 23 km
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Manly Beach
Sydney · Australia
1.9 m waves23° water26° air
11 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ SYD 20 km
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Lennox Head
Australia
1.7 m waves26° water27° air
608 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ BNK 5 km
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Angourie
Australia
1.7 m waves25° water27° air
528 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ LSY 73 km
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Crescent Head
Australia
1.6 m waves24° water27° air
340 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ PQQ 30 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Australia in January →Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Sydney – Bondi Beach?
January is a good month for surfing at Sydney – Bondi Beach (best: March–May, July, October). Waves 1.9 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Sydney – Bondi Beach in January?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Sydney – Bondi Beach in January?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sydney – Bondi Beach in January?
Around 26°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (1.7 m waves), Noosa – First Point (1.7 m waves) & Sydney – Manly Beach (1.9 m waves).
