Bondi Beach or Bondi Bay is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New South Wales.
- Bondi Beach is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) long and receives many visitors throughout the year.
- Surf Life Saving Australia has given different hazard ratings to Bondi Beach in 2004.
- While the northern end has been rated a gentle 4 (with 10 as the most hazardous), the southern side is rated as a 7 due to a famous rip current known as the "Backpackers' Express" because of its proximity to the bus stop, and the unwillingness of tourists to walk the length of the beach to safer swimming.
- The south end of the beach is generally reserved for surfboard riding.
- Yellow and red flags define safe swimming areas, and visitors are advised to swim between them.
- There is an underwater shark net shared, during the summer months, with other beaches along the southern part of the coast.
- Pods of whales and dolphins have been sighted in the bay during the months of migration.
- Fairy penguins, while uncommon, are sometimes also seen swimming close to shore or amongst surfers in southern
- if you're looking for quiet & least-crowded beach,this beach might not be a choice.
