I'm based in Sydney and have a 3 days off this coming wk end.
Does anyone know of some good wind surfing spots to get away to for a wk end??
We were thinking of going up to Smiths lake near Seal rocks, is it any good.
As we don't get much time off I would like to go to a place that is going to be reasonably reliable..
Many thanks...
Not many places reliabale and close to Sydney this time of year.
Smiths lake is as good as any, depends on the level of the lake too.
Plus you have the option of Wallis Lake (better option) just 5-10ks up the road towards Forster it works in most directions if there's wind. Check "The Boatshed' out on wallis lake Tiona Park and ask Chris or Gabe (they run Pacific Palms Windsurfing) for the best spots depending direction or call 0419 410 216 if there's nobody there (possible this time of year). BTW Tiona Park Tourist park (next door to the boatshed also has Cabins to hire.
Jimmy's beach caravan park at Hawks nest is a great spot also, depending on what you're after. The NSW Formula fleet makes three visits there each summer and I usually try for another two or three by myself. It's about an hour closer to Sydney on the northern side of Port Stephens. Take the Tea Gardens exit, a few K up the road from Karuah.
Jethrow
Thanks heaps for that guys....
Sounds like Wallis lake may be the go..
How far is Tiona Park Tourist park from the water... is it close enough to walk your kit to the water??? If it is I might have to get myself a cabin...
Hi again Gusty
If you request a cabin down near the convention center at Tiona there is a nice grassy area to rig right near the cabins. It can be a little shallower down that end (I was on a 70cm formula fin) but the breeze is good from anything south and nor east to nor west.
Jethrow
Tiona Park is split into two buy the main road, so theres a Surf side and a lake side.
Like Jethro said about lake side, and its probably a 200m walk through shallow
(calf to knee deep) water till you get to a sailable depth at the Tourist park. Not a big deal but you should be aware. If you drive further up (towards Forster) to the sailing club its sailable right from the shore.
Give a report when you get back! There are always newbs reading the forums looking for similar to yourself.
I'd vote for for jimmys beach/hawks nest aswell, beautiful white sand beaches and most importantly good sailing in the prevailing winter conditions. This weekend is forecasted for westerlies on saturday so as i remember it a westerly is cross shore on jimmys beach, and quite clean.
You also have a surf beach nearby so if theres no wind you can go surfing or maybe fishing!
Thanks guys..
I spoke to Sam at 'Wind Surf & Snow' and we checked Google Earth and it appears that if its blowing westerly Hawks nest could be a good option 
as Krusty pointed out....and it doesn't appear to far from Smiths..
I think I'll go with Jethrow's & Crusty's call....I recon It'll be Hawks Nest..
thanks again for your help... I'll let you know how it goes...
