subject: The Five Best Areas For Surfing In Australia [print this page] The first place that usually comes to mind when you talk about surfing is Hawaii. Hawaii has enormous waves and beautiful weather which is perfect for surfers. However, Hawaii can be a tough place for beginners who would like to feel the thrill of getting on a wave and riding it from start to finish without being squashed by a monster wall of water which is exactly what most people find in Hawaii.
The good news is that Hawaii is not the only place for surfing, there are many other beaches around the globe where you can learn how to surf or if you are already an experienced surfer, catch great waves. We're going to focus on some great surfing spots located in Australia.
Australia is a country that has a lot to offer surfers, it is somewhat of a paradise where all sorts of conditions and wave sizes can be found (except for certain areas that will be mentioned at the end of the article), but lets go ahead and talk about the places in Australia that offer optimum conditions for those who love to surf.
The first thing you should understand about the Australian beaches is that as you go farther into the northern territory you run the risk of encountering the beautiful but extremely dangerous jellyfish. Before you get in the water it is always a good idea to get information about the areas that are most likely to have a high volume of jellyfish.
Victoria:
Victoria is the southernmost state of Australia; it is open to the cold waters of the Antarctic and is one place where you can find a lot of virgin beaches, if you are planning to surf at one of the Victorian beaches then the most important thing to remember is to bring your wetsuit because this is not a tropical area, things can get very cold especially during winter. A great place to visit is the Bells beach and you can find optimum surfing conditions during the autumn season.
South Australia:
Just like Victoria, South Australia is also widely exposed to the Antarctic Ocean so bringing a wetsuit is again a must. Surfers in Adelaide usually have to head for the tip of the Yorke Peninsula because Adelaide is on a gulf and does not get decent waves. South Australia has many virgin beaches and much of its coastline is not accessible but if you want to explore the area then renting a four wheel drive vehicle is definitely a must. It might also be helpful to know that the South Australian Sea is home to the king of the ocean, we are talking about the Great White Shark.
New South Wales:
NSW is another great place to catch waves. The state is located south of Queensland and the entire area provides amazing surfing conditions. The best times to visit New South Wales and catch great waves is during the summer and autumn seasons. If you head towards the northern parts of this state you will find great point setups at Lennox and Angourie.
Queensland:
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is located in the southernmost part of the state close to New Wales and it is exactly around this territory where you can find more great surfing conditions. Kirra and Burleigh are world famous break points where you can catch amazing waves. As you travel farther to the north, surfing conditions start to deteriorate because you will hit the great barrier reef. This is also well known to have a lot of jellyfish.
West Australia:
Some places can get really hot and the water temperature can rise into the mid 80s. The best places to catch waves are Esperance and Albany, among these beaches you can find good waves but access to this area is difficult. If you head to Esperance or Albany it is good to know that their beaches get the same swell as Indo.
As you probably noticed, most of the areas we have talked about and recommended are located at the southernmost part of Australia, as you head towards the north you will find a lot of jellyfish which is definitely not a good thing for surfers, so keep that in mind.
by: Ryan Round
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