Surfing Destinations in Australia

Surfers all over the planet think of Australia almost before any other destination on the planet when they imagine to themselves what their favorite surfing trip would take them. It’s quite simply that many of the best surf spots in the world are to be found Down Under, with the best that the oceans have to throw at surfers always waiting to be found. Other than certain areas where the waters are calm due to natural harbors and bays, etc., there is hardly a stretch of Australian beach that doesn’t offer wonderful surf conditions, which means that practically no matter where you are in the country you’ll end up making your trip more than worth the while.

Surfers generally tend to avoid the northernmost part of Australia, simply because the waters here are full of the kinds of jellyfish that could turn a surfer’s vacation into a very different, less enjoyable experience, as well as the fact that these shallow tropical waters don’t offer the same sorts of waves to be found elsewhere.

In a country of this size, the other tracts of coastline are more than ample grounds (or waters) in which to seek out a good ride. Australia has many thousands of miles of beautiful beaches with some exceptional beach as well as reef breaks all along the way. Whether you’re in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean off Australia’s western coast or in the chilly waters off the southern end of the continent or the heavily frequented waters of the eastern shores, surfers will feel like their dreams have come true in any of these places.

Western Australia surely boasts some of the most exceptional surf spots, and the fact that the water gets nice and warm and the air even warmer makes it all that much more inviting. The Indian Ocean is at its best here, and perfect 6 feet tubes are a dime a dozen here. Surfers are advised to get to know such coastal destinations as Esperance, Albany or Margaret River (where the river opens into the sea, of course), all of which are famous for their ability to attract boarders from all over the planet.

South Australia offers surfers chillier waters, but hardly any other sacrifice! The surf conditions here are ideal despite the frigidness of the ocean, and the cold currents flowing northwards from Antarctica provide truly spectacular swells that are the stuff of surfing legends. The terrain is pretty rugged which makes accessing many beaches a bit of a challenge, but if you happen to be lucky enough to have a local guide and/or a 4WD vehicle you can surmount any obstacle just about. In this part of the country, surfers should definitely get to know spots like Yorke Peninsula and Eyre Peninsula, designated by local surfers and those that flock from the capital of Adelaide as being nothing short of the best.

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.

Moving back towards warmer waters, the beaches of New South Wales are a little more trendy and frequented but the surf conditions are still at their best, such as the spots around the city of Sydney and more remote places like Lennox, Byron Bay and Angourie.

To the north of New South Wales, the state of Queensland boasts such world-renowned surf destinations as those to be had in the Gold Coast areasuch names as “Surfers Paradise” really just speak for themselves. In the northern expanses of Queensland surfers can get acquainted with the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, which at certain specific points and at the right moments may award surfers with a rare and beautiful jewel.

At last, there are the surf spots of Tasmania to be reckoned with, yet only for the brave of heart that is! Again in pretty chilly waters, many areas are inaccessible but if you do manage to get around, try going to the eastern end of the island for the best surf breaks.

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