All surfers would be banned from the northern end of Bondi Beach under a Waverley Council proposal to boost safety.

The iconic 900-metre stretch of beach is one of the busiest in Sydney, catering for swimmers, surfers, bodyboarders, nippers and life savers, stand-up paddle board riders and various fitness group activities.

Council will consider restricting any board with a fin to the southern end of the beach in response to “residential concerns”.

Currently soft boards - popular with young children and learn to surf groups - are allowed anywhere along the beach strip except in flagged patrolled areas.