Surf: Bilgola Beach is a bit different from the rest of the beachbreaks in the area, preferring to roll and crumble over the sandbars, producing mellow waves for beginners and improvers looking to escape the rat races of Newport and Avalon. Peaky windswells can throw up some nice corners and it nestles nicely out of the NE sea breezes. Environment: Semi tropical scenery makes it a nice hang-out. There are some rocks in the line-up at each end.