Surfing Australia
There is literally hundreds of kilometres of surf with some of the most consistent waves in warm tropical waters. The most popular locations are Noosa, Sunshine Beach, Alexandra Headlands, Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin, Kirra, and Duranbah. These areas run the southern part of the state form the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast. The surf declines north of Bundaberg at 1770 due to the Great Barrier Reef blocking the ocean swell. Also the further North the saltwater crocodiles, stingers and box jelly fish become more of a problem.
The beaches around Sydney are packed during summer when the water is warm so be prepared to surf with others. There are heaps of surfing spots all along the coast. The most popular are Byron Bay, Newcastle and Sydney. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and as such the beaches are packed particularly during the summer months December to March. The most popular breaks are at Bondi, Manly and DeeWhy. Watch out for the locals who don’t take too kindly to sharing waves with tourists at some spots so pack you patience when surfing these locations.
Victoria
The southern ocean swells pound the coast and provide some of the most solid and consistent surf. Any point along the southern coast will provide a surf but the ones to write home about are at the Southern Penisula, about 2 hours drive south of Melbourne with breaks from Gunamatta to Portsea. Cross over the heads to Torquay, the town at the start of the great ocean road and surf Bells Beach point break which is host to the Rip Curl Classic. April to October sees some consistent swells that can be big up to 20+ foot. Don’t forget to pack a long wet suit even during summer as the water is cold down this end of the country.
Western Australia
The whole coast potentially catches excellent swells however scattered reefs and Islands allow some spots to work only when the swell is just right. The Margaret River region is a popular surf destination as is Rottnest Island which blocks out most of the swells from Perth. The dispersed population means a little bit of looking can be rewarded with classic waves and no one to share them with. Don’t forget like Queensland the further north you go the stingers and salties add an element of danger so get some local advice perhaps before taking the plunge.
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