Sydney's new surf break

URBNSURF

Last week Sydney Nimble visited the premises of URBNSURF’S wavegarden at Sydney Olympic Park.

The same company has been running a wavegarden in Melbourne for several years (2020).

The visit was timed to observe one of the more advanced sessions (Advanced turns). May as well see the place at a more challenging level.

Just check the bookings page to select a session you like. It can be as easy or hard as you wish - Cruiser, Progressive Turns, Intermediate, Advanced Turns, Advanced and Expert.

And the verdict – looks pretty cool. Next step is to dig into the pocket, dust off the board and head out there myself!

An option to book either lefts or rights is available as two distinct waves are generated in different areas at the same time. There is a barrier separating the area where you catch either wave (see third photo - set up).

It’s not a long wave but what you get is quality and the quantity of waves is spectacular, around 15 per surfer in one hour. Tell me of a beach where you will get that many waves in 60 minutes.

And we observed surfers queuing in a relaxed harmonious order!

No snaking or disappointment in missing out on waves due crowded breaks, or having to paddle through pounding beach breaks.

The surfers we watched were catching the waves with ease, just one miss – should have paddled a little harder. One or two came off but most were having no trouble with riding the waves.

The water temperature was around 18 celsius. It can get cold in winter (as low as 12 celsius) whilst in summer my guide, Luke, advised me that the water temperature can get to a very pleasant 25 celsius.

All the necessary gear can be hired, board, wetsuit, etc, or bring your own.

The hire option is handy for learners, someone wanting to try a different size or type of board and surfers visiting from other regions or countries who don’t have their equipment with them.

At the end of the session you can hang out and have a burrito and or beer, and video footage from your session is screened for one hour.

Go forth and check out a unique place in Sydney’s west, with surf!

Update (27/9)

Sydney Nimble has just added URBNSURF as a place that can be visited on our bespoke tour.

It could also be added to the itinerary of any of our other tours, such as an inclusion on the way to the Blue Mountains.