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Windsurf Holiday (where is best)

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Created by canton1 > 9 months ago, 22 Dec 2023
canton1
NSW, 38 posts
22 Dec 2023 11:48AM
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Hi. I normally sail in closed lakes on the central coast nsw, with no sharks in sight. Anybody have any suggestions of the best place for me to go windsurfig, bump/jump speed sailing in safe spots in Australia if i was to go for a holiday september 2024?

John340
QLD, 3363 posts
22 Dec 2023 10:53AM
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Kanaha Beach, Maui

Hydrosurf
258 posts
22 Dec 2023 9:35AM
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Kanaha is really good for the whole family, but not Australia

John340
QLD, 3363 posts
22 Dec 2023 2:35PM
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Hydrosurf said..
Kanaha is really good for the whole family, but not Australia


True, I missed that bit of the OP.

Try Jervis Bay , good NE seabreeze in spring. Good holiday accommodation available.

Mark _australia
WA, 23441 posts
22 Dec 2023 12:57PM
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Exmouth for sure

Mr Milk
NSW, 3115 posts
22 Dec 2023 6:20PM
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John340 said..

Hydrosurf said..
Kanaha is really good for the whole family, but not Australia



True, I missed that bit of the OP.

Try Jervis Bay , good NE seabreeze in spring. Good holiday accommodation available.


You'd be lucky to get a NE'er in early spring. Gusty westerlies are what we have more commonly

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
22 Dec 2023 8:38PM
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Just got back from another trip to SWR area and was thinking of starting a similar thread of bucket list places to visit.

Top of my list would be
Golden Beach Caloundra QLD.
Trial Bay South West Rocks NSW.
Coronation Beach in WA. (Not been yet)

MarkSSC
QLD, 642 posts
22 Dec 2023 9:49PM
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Gestalt said..
Just got back from another trip to SWR area and was thinking of starting a similar thread of bucket list places to visit.

Top of my list would be
Golden Beach Caloundra QLD.
Trial Bay South West Rocks NSW.
Coronation Beach in WA. (Not been yet)


Caloundra has the advantage of warmer water (and no crocodiles)

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
22 Dec 2023 10:21PM
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Definitely warmer

Mark _australia
WA, 23441 posts
22 Dec 2023 8:44PM
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Geraldton not started yet in Sept but Exmouth is well into it

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
22 Dec 2023 11:00PM
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Interesting.

wind pumps from mid sep to dec along nsw mid north and north coast.
Usually 3-4 days of gradually strengthening northerlies followed by 2-3 days southerlies with a few windless days mixed in.

WaterNomads
87 posts
23 Dec 2023 2:33AM
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Not Australia, but cheaper and quicker to get to than WA (from NSW).. New Zealand! Plenty of places on the top half of the North Island that time of year. Auckland has a lot of different spots, or if you like it more remote and more in nature, try the Karikari Peninsula in Northland. Happy to help with more details if you are interested. Spring is the windy season!You wouldn't need to bring gear but could just rent from us waternomads.co.nz

Temperature? Yes, you'll need a wetsuit, a 4/3 will be perfect.

needsalt
NSW, 385 posts
23 Dec 2023 10:00PM
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Gestalt said..
Just got back from another trip to SWR area and was thinking of starting a similar thread of bucket list places to visit.

Top of my list would be
Golden Beach Caloundra QLD.
Trial Bay South West Rocks NSW.
Coronation Beach in WA. (Not been yet)

Haha there are currently at least 5 of us who live in the 'SWR area' and are in WA chasing wind for a reason. Highly recommend moving Coro further up your list and SWR way down

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
23 Dec 2023 9:52PM
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needsalt said..

Gestalt said..
Just got back from another trip to SWR area and was thinking of starting a similar thread of bucket list places to visit.

Top of my list would be
Golden Beach Caloundra QLD.
Trial Bay South West Rocks NSW.
Coronation Beach in WA. (Not been yet)


Haha there are currently at least 5 of us who live in the 'SWR area' and are in WA chasing wind for a reason. Highly recommend moving Coro further up your list and SWR way down


WA is definitely on the list. Twice now I've tried to get there and twice it's fallen through.
Don't disagree with your point but also dont wanna under sell the east coast in September because it's typically pretty windy.

where would you suggest for sep 2024?

needsalt
NSW, 385 posts
24 Dec 2023 12:29AM
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Gestalt said..

needsalt said..


Gestalt said..
Just got back from another trip to SWR area and was thinking of starting a similar thread of bucket list places to visit.

Top of my list would be
Golden Beach Caloundra QLD.
Trial Bay South West Rocks NSW.
Coronation Beach in WA. (Not been yet)



Haha there are currently at least 5 of us who live in the 'SWR area' and are in WA chasing wind for a reason. Highly recommend moving Coro further up your list and SWR way down



WA is definitely on the list. Twice now I've tried to get there and twice it's fallen through.
Don't disagree with your point but also dont wanna under sell the east coast in September because it's typically pretty windy.

where would you suggest for sep 2024?


Exmouth/Shark Bay

Bummer about your previous trips. Hope you can make it one day soon

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
24 Dec 2023 6:00PM
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Cheers. I am sure it will happen.

aus201
63 posts
24 Dec 2023 5:41PM
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As you are from the Central Coast there is a great spot just up the road. No, not Lake Macquarie as that's a bit close for a holiday. Try Myall Lakes. There is an excellent NRMA Myall Shores resort there (discount for members), for camping, glamping, caravaning. I imagine it would be packed this time of the year and other school holidays. There's a reason for it being a favoured spot for GPS and slalom events each year.



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