Bombora

Bombora is an Indigenous Australian term from the Eora language for sea waves breaking over a shallow area such as a submerged rock shelf, reef, or sand bank that is located away from the shoreline and beach surf break. In slang, it is also called a bommie.Collins Dictionary. Example, "Manly itself has [...] the offshore Queenscliff “Bommie” (bombora), joy for big wave riders.", Australia's 8 greatest surf spots , Australian Geographic.

As the wave passes over the shallow area its shape is raised and steepened, creating a localised wave formation. The size and shape of bombora waves makes them attractive to surfers willing to take the risk of riding what is generally considered a hazardous pursuit.

These formations can pose a significant danger even in good weather as a bombora may not be identifiable because it may not always have breaking waves.

The term bombora was given wide circulation in 2009 on ABC TV with the airing of a documentary that received a nomination for the 2010 Logie Awards in Australia. The documentary explored historical dimensions of the relationship between surf culture and Australian cultural identity.

"Bombora" is also the title of a popular music instrumental released in 1963 by Australian surf rock band The Atlantics.

The term bombora is also used for a sketchy surf spot where waves seem to break on the outside.

Well known instances Cowaramup Bombora (or simply Cow Bombie)near Margaret River, Western Australia, location of the 2011 and 2015 Oakley Biggest Wave award-winning rides. Dobroyd Bomborain Sydney Harbour, New South Wales. Fingal Island - off the lighthouse, at Port Stephens. Jibbon Bomboraat Bundeena in the south of Sydney. Outer Bomboraat Yallingup, Western Australia. "The Bommie"on the northern side of The Penguin's Head, Culburra Beach, New South Wales. Killcare and Maitland Bay bomboras in Bouddi National Park, New South Wales. Queenscliff Bomborain Sydney, New South Wales. Bombora_(company) – the American technology company.

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