Australain Surfing life

This topic was created by surferman
[Tue 7 April, 14:06 Tasmanian Standard Time]

Hi I was wondering if anyone out there knows of fantastic
surf spots around Australia.

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  1. Surf hot spots Added by: Little bodgie (just above the water line)
    [Timestamp: Tue 7 April, 17:25 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Just about anywhere on the entire coast!



  2. Yep !! Added by: Bacon (pbell@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Wed 8 April, 10:19 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Yep,
    I know of plenty !!! and regularly surf them !!!! - Seek and ye shall find (it's not bloody hard in Oz) - or alternatively buy a book written by Mark Warren - The Atlas of Australian Surfing - it will get you to most of the popular well known breaks..
    Pull In
    Bacon



  3. maybe.... Added by: Big Jack (jackgay@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 9 April, 0:44 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    ...but I'm not telling!!
    You would have heard of the big ones, but make sure you
    explore a bit away from them. There is just too much coast
    to talk about.
    As for Mark Warren - there's alot of Aussie surfers who'd
    like to shove his book into his backside book slot!!
    Localism is alive and kicking in Oz, so stay cool.
    Anyway, take a wave for me as it'll be awhile b4 I can -
    stuck in surfless London!!
    Cheers, Water Crazy from Oz



  4. .......... Added by: Cools
    [Timestamp: Mon 27 April, 17:17 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    ...i've been told the noosa area is great by aussie friends
    -surfers paradise is just a name and none of them surf
    there.



  5. Go west Added by: Tagore
    [Timestamp: Tue 28 April, 17:13 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The Margret River on the west coast is world class, rated #1
    in the world by many. Perth, also on the west coast, has
    got to be Australia's most livable city. I lived in the
    Brisbane/Gold Coast area for three years, Burliegh is nice,
    but way too crowded, and the swell in Noosa is way too
    small. Go west, Go west go west, you will not be
    dissapointed. As for the South, I wouldn't know, but the
    cold and the antartic sharks are enough to scare me off.
    This may be a plus when it comes to over crowding.



  6. Surfers Paradise Added by: lazydog
    [Timestamp: Wed 29 April, 21:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The person that said that Surfers Paradise is only a name is wright, but the Gold Coast as a whole has some great surf spots (go in November, or if there is a cyclone up near Rockhampton). The Gold Coast has South Stradbroke Island, Burleigh Heads, Kirra, D-Bar, Greenmount and the Tweed Coast all 5 star spots. I have lived here for 12 years and think that most of the locals are up themself even the kooks. Have FUN



  7. Work Australia Added by: nick
    [Timestamp: Sat 23 May, 4:54 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I know there is a work visa policy for people age 18-30 who
    would like to work in Australia. I am over 30 and would like
    to work in Australia (legally). I have a
    secretarial/clerical background. Is there a way to get a
    work visa. Thanks for any info.



  8. Go West Added by: Troy
    [Timestamp: Mon 25 May, 13:30 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I live in perth and The Margeret River area is good



  9. Bellarine Peninsula Added by: farmboy
    [Timestamp: Thu 28 May, 17:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Obviously everyone's heard of Bell's Beach at Torquay but
    Barwon Heads I've heard is underrated. Barwon Heads is about
    25 km east of Torquay and (not being a surfer myself) I've
    heard from a quite a few people that it's half decent there.
    Of course I am a halfwit so they could be taking the piss
    out of me but check it out for yourself.



  10. COKE CLASSIC Added by: BEAU
    [Timestamp: Thu 4 June, 13:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    WHERE ELSE TO GO THEN TO THE VERY BEAUTIFUL NARRABEEN BEACH
    IN SYDNEY. THIS IS WHERE THE INTERNATIONAL TITLE CALLED THE
    "COKE CLASSIC". I'M A LOCAL AND CAN SAY THAT -ALL- OF
    SYDNEYS' BEACHES GO OFF.
    BEAU



  11. Best Surf Holiday? Added by: Ben (Ben_Russell@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 26 June, 19:28 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm a beginner / intermediate surfer and looking to go somewhere, anywhere in the world for a 2 - 4 week surf holiday to get some serious practise in. I live in London and cornwall is pretty flat through the summer. Where do think is the best place for
    -consistent 2 - 6ft surf
    -warm water
    -cheap living
    These are the places I have heard are good so far:
    *Biarritz and the Cote d'Argent (not so cheap living but near)
    *Indonesia (cheap but perhaps a little big)
    *Sri Lanka (ditto)
    *Oz
    Any comments / other suggestions?



  12. surfinglife Added by: Gonadman
    [Timestamp: Mon 29 June, 19:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    AUS rocks whole east coast is good especially TOS
    but if you want serious waves go to HI



  13. West Oz Goes Sick Added by: Resin (sniff@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Wed 8 July, 19:47 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If your lookin' for the best waves in winter
    then check out west ozzies south coast.
    the huge swells and howling offshores, makes
    for the perfect waves, pits, and not to mention chicks-
    this side of MARS.
    you'll be surfin, rooting and laughin' till
    the cows come home.
    see ya down here, before global warming takes into effect.
    and remeber
    SNIFF THE RESIN !!!!!!!!!!



  14. sick Waves - No Crowds Added by: Old women goes sick
    [Timestamp: Wed 16 Sept, 9:36 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If you go to Mudjimba beach
    paddle about 2 km east to old women island
    its like an island from indo has been put there
    watch out for sharks!!! And the knee deep water on rocks!!!



  15. south Added by: buzz
    [Timestamp: Wed 23 Sept, 19:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Bells beach just outside torquay in Victoria has ace waves in easter round the time of the rip curl pro. As well as the west coast has good spots



  16. Cloud Break alike Added by: Tony
    [Timestamp: Thu 24 Sept, 18:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If you head to Agnes' Waters in Mid North Queensland you
    will find this great little spot where not many people have
    discovered....until now....it is situated where the break
    is in the Great Barrier Reef, so the waves are great. Have
    a great time.



  17. Surfing sux Added by: Tim (mumbles17@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 1 Oct, 10:52 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    This site is the worst site I've ever seen. I think surfers
    are all gay faggots. If you've got anything to say about it
    email me poofs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    PS I like the cool surfing mag WAVES you suck Surfing Life



  18. Pity about your spelling... Added by: kellie (kelbad@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Wed 4 Nov, 14:37 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    See we have this perception of surfers - 'that they are all
    dumb' - well babe you just sealed it.
    Australia - Australian - before you come here - learn how to
    spell and then I might be able/want to show you around....
    Because I am every surfers dream....
    Sorry Matey



  19. Local surfer Added by: MIK (mikmik@bigpond.com)
    [Timestamp: Sun 8 Nov, 21:54 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    EveryWhere between GoldCoast and Taree in Northern NSW
    Fantastic Few People



  20. Australian Colleges Added by: Kendall (kendallarmstrong@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 18 Dec, 12:04 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hey everyone. I live in the U.S., and am curious about colleges in Australia and New Zealand. I have not done any research on it, so I thought that I would look here first. E-mail me or post here, and I would be much obliged. Thanks!



  21. THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Added by: RAECHEL (EYOR4 (FOR AOL..I DONT HAVE AN INTERNET ADRESS))
    [Timestamp: Sun 17 Jan, 13:22 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi! I have to do a report on the Great Barrier Reef and I need some info. I am looking for some info about it; i would really appreciate it if you could give me some info or if you know somone or something that could give me some info!
    thanks!



  22. ffgf Added by: fgg
    [Timestamp: Mon 15 Feb, 21:52 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    jf



  23. south west oz Added by: bola fola (silent)
    [Timestamp: Wed 24 Feb, 14:34 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I recently went on a holiday down south of WA
    It fully went off .
    I was so stoked i didn't want to leave
    i thouroly recomend margret river to anyone who is thinking about it.
    it is sick



  24. splash Added by: TRENT
    [Timestamp: Fri 26 Feb, 15:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Kingscliff on the tweed northen NSW is the best suffspot on
    the coast which is not crowded. unfortunately it has a
    strong sweep and very few left breaks. in big swell it
    holds it. check out Bazza's Bakery top stuff. good surf
    over the river called cudgen. visitors here vare not very
    welcome.



  25. BARRELL MANIA Added by: PIWINSKI t (Mansfield high sux)
    [Timestamp: Fri 26 Feb, 15:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The tweed has some of the best barrels in australia not as
    good as Kirra or Burliegh but no where near as crowded.
    back beach fingal has excellent banks and in big swell not
    much sweep. whilst 5 mins away first and second car park
    give filth uncrowded barrells to everyone. Kingscliff has
    top quality waves infront of the bowls club. night surfing
    is possible infront of the bowls club as the light the
    ocean up for all the old people. this summer we have
    experienced months of big swell. we had 6 straight weeks of
    big clean offshore surf



  26. CROWDS SUCK AND SO DO YOU Added by: MIKE HUNT (local FAGGOTS)
    [Timestamp: Fri 26 Feb, 15:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    i surf the goldcoast every weekend and i just want to say
    crowds suck and so do boggers and goat boats who take every
    wave. boggers are cool for shores but otherwise extremely
    useless. goat boats are just a bunch of DT wearing, life
    saving, faggot wanabes. mals are allright if the tool
    riding does not hog the waves. locals who think they are
    tough are the biggest bunch of wankers-bunghole-poo
    shooting-wanabe tough-faggots. try a bit harder you wankers
    the ocean is not yours. also milk has gone up 10 cents.



  27. SMURFING Added by: I DIDN'T SPELL IT WRONG
    [Timestamp: Fri 26 Feb, 15:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    SMURFING IS THE ART OF OLD FARTS WHO DECIDE THAT LIFE IS
    MEANINGLISS AND DECIDE TO TAKE UP SURFING EVENTHOUGH THE
    ONLY CO ORDINATED THING THEY CAN DO IS WALK.



  28. Oz Coast.. so good Added by: Stephen
    [Timestamp: Sat 3 April, 5:39 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Stranded in London for another 12 months thanks to the
    mighty รบรบรบ I can only reflect on just how good surfing in
    OZ is. I've surfed Indo and Europe and still look forward
    to returning home to OZ. Having surfed the east coast since
    I could fart I must say it is my favourite. If you can
    find a place called 'Lime XXXXXXX' or 'XXXXcourse' on a
    good swell you'll never want to leave and you'll always
    won't to return. You can guess what the XXX's are, it'll
    give you something to do while driving up the pacific
    highway. Oz surf rules, no mistake.



  29. Surfin' Added by: SSaamui girl
    [Timestamp: Fri 9 April, 21:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Try Ccoffs Harbour, east coast, 500 kms north of Sydney



  30. CENTRAL COAST GOES OFF!! Added by: MICRO
    [Timestamp: Wed 21 April, 19:42 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I just thought I would say the CENTRAL COAST
    (approx 2 hours north of SYDNEY) you will find
    heaps good surf around THE BEND Wamberal Beach, Avooca
    Beach, North Shelly, Copacabana Beach,Killcare, Entrance
    Beach and don't forget Umina.
    I also would just like to say surfing kicks ass and we are
    not dumb ass-faggots all us surfers jst want to do is me
    young forever!!!!!!!
    See ya



  31. Tassie goes off Added by: Natt
    [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 12:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    for all you keen surfers out there I'm a local at Clifton Beach in Tassie and the banks at the moment are unreal.
    we have points down here that only work on big swells but when they do work they are like burleigh maybe kirra point.
    There are heaps of secret and uncrowded spots down here,
    so don't bother coming here.
    Tas could match anywhere for good waves just not the warm water but were tough we can handle it.
    see ya



  32. Tassie? You must be joking.. Added by: PhatCat (phatcaddy@excite.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 12:39 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I always thought Tassie was like a hangover - no point trying
    to surf big waves in either state.....




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