Hi NSW, Just crossed the boarder from Qld this arvo.
At the moment we're at Broken Heads for a couple of days enjoying a nice little surf.
Was intending to head off to Crescent Heads, for Wed & Thursday. But if the forecast's right the wind will be too strong for a good surf.
Does Iluka work in a SW? if not any suggestions?
BTW I don't have wave gear with me, only slalom.
Will the forcast thursday friday looks the goods, flap top at woopi if swell isn't to big 6ft over, then sawtell next to island can handle big waves and still sailable, in SE,S and strong SW. Can't wait its been months since last decent sail. Flat top should be the spot for wed/thurs, then sawtell for friday. All subject to if the rains kills the wind. Not to far south from were you are.
If you head a bit further South, you could try South West Rocks. If you Launch from the old Gaol at Arakoon, the wind will be kind of cross on. In a south westerly the bay gets very flat and while it may be a bit gusty, you will have some awesome runs on your slalom gear. Once you get out into the open water the wind becomes more consistent, it will be sensational if the forecast is right!
It's also a really beatiful part of the NSW coast and quite historic as well. If you guys are camping then you can set up shop at at Arakoon (beneath the gaol) and carry your kit down to the beach.
If you want flat water perhaps head down to Queens Lake a bit south of Port Macquarie. You would catch up with a few of the Mid Coast Marauders. If you have a camper van or caravan you could camp by the lake shore for the night. Its very pretty and quiet there.
As Jon says, SW Rocks is a great spot. You should do yourself a favour and check it out if only to see a very pretty spot on the east coast.
I used to live close to Nambucca Heads. It may be possible to get a run in the river estuary there. However last time I was there it was pretty well chockas with sand so there may not be much of a run at all. However with the recent rain perhaps the sand has been washed out a bit.
I'm working from south to north so just flip those ideas around, Nambucca, South West Rocks and Queens Lake.
Decrep,
What they said above.
Woody Head at Iluka is a great camping spot.
In a S/W you could probably launch from the Iluka harbour & out thru the wall into the river. watch out for the dolphins. 
See you if you get to Sydney
OK thanks guys, we'll head off tomorrow morning and see where we end up.
Won't make it to Sydney Wineman, we'll be heading west on Friday, we weren't thinking of going any further south than Pt Macquarie. Have to check the map to see if Queens Lake is possible.
Yep - not much point heading further south before you head west.
As Laff77 said, Sth West Rocks looks good this week.
Mark Jordan from Pt Macquarie can give you good advice. Those boys from Mid-north Coast Marauders love a sail.
(Jordans Boating Centre & Caravan Park Settlement Point Rd. Phone 02 6583 1005.
We made it to Crescent, just before dark, (bloody road works). Looks a lot more protected here than I thought. Just might have a surf in the morning if it looks irresistable. Then to Queens Lake perhaps, I'll ring Mark in the morning.
Thanks guys, sorry I'll miss you AJEaster.
I've never sailed Queens lake, but the guys tell me it is good in a S wind. When the surf is maxing too much for my ability, I usually head down to the sailing shed at pacific palms (20mins south of Forster along the a road called "The Lakes Way", so in total prob 1.5hrs south of Port Macquarie) - is really good with W winds (noting that W winds are gusty everywhere, and is no exception here), with massive flatwater runs with any wind that has a W in it - water is beautiful blue on a sunny day, with a sandy bottom - need a weed fin though. If you happen to hang around longer and want to head south for a sail, please PM me.....forecast is still looking good at this point
Had a sail at Jordan's, with Mark and Greg, unfortunately I'd also had a surf at Crescent beforehand. The gusty conditions were a bit too much for my tired arms and shoulders, so I didn't last long.
Heading inland tomorrow, not sure if we'll get another sail before we get home.
I here there's some fast people in SA.
