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Sydney to Newcastle windsafari

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Created by Rigbig > 9 months ago, 16 Jul 2011
Rigbig
QLD, 21 posts
16 Jul 2011 4:29PM
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Hi all, I'm planning a windsafari from Sydney to Newcastle in October but have never been that way before (I'm based in Melbourne). I would really appreciate any info on any unmissable windsurfing spots (flat, bumpnjump, small wave) along the way?

I'll have a van, windsurfing wife and two kids in tow, and a couple of weeks to burn
Can't wait but where to go?

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
16 Jul 2011 5:00PM
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Hi,

Do you know the distance between Sydney and Newcastle isnt that big, around 150 kms or less depending how you measure it? If you have a month to travel there are some great windsurfing spots north of Newcastle and south of Sydney.

Its possible to go for a month without much wind.


Edit, from what you are writing there are a few places that would be good for you along the Central Coast. On the southern end I'm familar with some beaches around Broken Bay. Umina Beach is a good spot with smaller surf.

Rigbig
QLD, 21 posts
16 Jul 2011 10:14PM
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Mobydisc said...

Hi,

Do you know the distance between Sydney and Newcastle isnt that big, around 150 kms or less depending how you measure it? If you have a month to travel there are some great windsurfing spots north of Newcastle and south of Sydney.

Its possible to go for a month without much wind.


Edit, from what you are writing there are a few places that would be good for you along the Central Coast. On the southern end I'm familar with some beaches around Broken Bay. Umina Beach is a good spot with smaller surf.




Thanks for tips - with luck we'll be heading back to Melbourne via Merimbula. Yes I expect to get further than Newcastle if there are good spots up there! Any suggestions would be great please.

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
16 Jul 2011 10:29PM
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Port Stephen and surrounds, north of Newcastle, is a top windsurfing spot.


Rigbig
QLD, 21 posts
17 Jul 2011 9:47PM
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Great - thanks Mobydisk!

stehsegler
WA, 3549 posts
18 Jul 2011 9:35AM
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Sydney to Newcastle:

Wave sailing:
Umina Beach: Southerly
Toowoon Bay: Best Wavesailing in a Southerly
Birdie Beach: North Easter
Wamberal Beach: ok wavesailing in a North Easter but can get pretty heavy
Nobbys Beach: Newcastls own windsurfing beach, North Easter or Southerly, also good for landing your tanker.

Flatwater sailing:
Tuggerah Lake: Toukley in a Southerly, The Entrance in a North Easter
Lake Macquarie: Good flatwater sailing in any wind direction

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8253 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:06PM
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stehsegler said...

Sydney to Newcastle:

Wave sailing:
Umina Beach: Southerly
Toowoon Bay: Best Wavesailing in a Southerly
Birdie Beach: North Easter
Wamberal Beach: ok wavesailing in a North Easter but can get pretty heavy
Nobbys Beach: Newcastls own windsurfing beach, North Easter or Southerly, also good for landing your tanker.

Flatwater sailing:
Tuggerah Lake: Toukley in a Southerly, The Entrance in a North Easter
Lake Macquarie: Good flatwater sailing in any wind direction- can be choppy when it's strong.Plenty of choice depending on wind direction.






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