Butterbox is a fickle left-hand reef break on the southern side of Long Reef headland, requiring all elements—south-southeast swell, westerly wind, and mid-rising tide—to work properly. When conditions align, it produces long, sustained left-handers that can run across the reef. The break is intermediate to advanced, rarely crowded, and best during winter,…
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Butterbox is a fickle left-hand reef break on the southern side of Long Reef headland, requiring all elements—south-southeast swell, westerly wind, and mid-rising tide—to work properly. When conditions align, it produces long, sustained left-handers that can run across the reef. The break is intermediate to advanced, rarely crowded, and best during winter, particularly in July.
No publicly documented surfing history, notable sessions, or competitions are associated with the break. Forum discussions indicate it has been surfed as a local spot since at least the mid-2000s.
Access is from the Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club area near Collaroy, with parking and facilities available at the club.
Spot profile
- Ability
- intermediate · advanced
- Boards
- shortboard · bodyboard
Boards surfed here
0 boards ridden here
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