Surfing Destinations in Australia
Surfers of all nationalities all know that there are few countries in the world with surfing conditions quite as good as Australia’s, making the country a mecca for surfers worldwide. There are simply magnificent surf spots to be found all along the endless Australian coastline, with the beaches Down Under representing the very best that the world’s oceans have for us to enjoy. Beyond certain stretches of coast that are not suited to surfing because of natural formations (bays, harbors and so on) it is hard to find a single spot of beach that doesn’t entice surfers with excellent surf breaks…meaning that a trip to pretty much any part of coastal Australia will be worth a surfer’s while.
One area that surfers generally avoid in Australia is the northern part of the continent, where a mix of natural conditions generally shoo people off: between the small stature of the waves and the fact that these tropical waters are rife with the world’s most dangerous jellyfish, it’s best to go catch a wave elsewhere!
Thankfully, in Australia “elsewhere” means thousands and thousands of miles of gorgeous beach and reef surf breaks! From the warm waters off the western coast to the frigid waters off the southern coast and the major tourist destinations on the eastern coast, all of these areas provide surfers with dreams come true.
Western Australia has undoubtedly got many of the best surf spots in the country as well as the world, with the exceptionally toasty waters and the gorgeous weather making it an even more attractive destination for surfers and all tourists. This is the Indian Ocean at its best, and it is perfectly common to get unending, perfect 6 foot tubes crashing all day long practically. Among the numerous destinations of Western Australia’s coastline, surfers are strongly recommended to visit places like Margaret River, Albany, and Esperance, each of which has built up quite the reputation among boarders.
In South Australia, the chilly water currents coming up from the Antarctic Sea create fabulous and even intimidating swells, just the sort of stuff true surfers crave. Getting to the various beach spots is a bit of a challenge given the remoteness and difficult terrain in many places, for which reason having a local guide and/or a 4WD vehicle become a good idea. South Australia’s best spots for surfing include Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula, places which the surfers from the capital city of Adelaide and other areas flock to en masse.
The coast of Victoria is similar in many aspects to that of South Australia, and in both cases surfers will want to don their wet suits as the waters are exceptionally chilly. Despite this, the conditions are magnificent: to get the most out of this area, again, you will want to pick apart the brain of a local surfer. Nonetheless, keep an eye out for Bells Beach, Phillip Island and Torquay, singled out by locals as favorite surf spots. For a leisurely surf/road trip, just get on the Great Ocean Road that runs for more than 100 miles along the Victorian coast-it’s simply chock-full of ideal surf breaks.
Getting back into warmer waters, New South Wales has an expansive coastline with such popular surf areas as those in and around Sydney as well as spots farther afield, such as Angourie, Lennox, and Byron Bay.
Even more to the north, in Queensland surfers can enjoy such beautiful places as the Gold Coast, where surfing culture has taken root unlike anywhere else on the planet practically. Beach names like Surfers Paradise bear testament to the local obsession with the sport. Then, in northern Queensland, surfers can check out the natural phenomenon that is the Great Barrier Reed, one of the most spectacular natural formations in the world.
Finally, well to the south and amid truly icy waters, the surf spots of Tasmania are restricted to the genuinely brave of heart. The eastern beaches are the best, especially during mid-spring and summer.
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