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WA Waveriding with big Westerly ?

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Created by Cocornichon > 9 months ago, 23 Jun 2009
Cocornichon
15 posts
23 Jun 2009 10:50AM
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Hi !!

I'm sorry if I talk about it but I need to know ...

It seems that we will have a big Westerly front this Week end (Friday to Monday ...)

I'm planing to take a day off so that I have a 3 day Week end and so that I can move around Perth (up north ... down south I don't really care !).

The waveriding in Perth is not really good with big Westerly wind (too onshore ... dutchies is not really good, and crazies is not really a Wave spot ...).

I'm sure that there is a good place in these conditions ... Margaret River ? Lancelin ? Geraldton ? Coros ? Gnaraloo ?
Isnt it too onshore in these places too ?
Margaret River for example ?? Or Geraldton ??

Please give me some hope ...

AUS1111
WA, 3621 posts
23 Jun 2009 12:25PM
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Margaret River should be spot-on, especially Saturday afternoon.

Enjoy, and have fun.

FilthyAmatuer
WA, 877 posts
23 Jun 2009 6:00PM
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AUS1111 said...

Margaret River should be spot-on, especially Saturday afternoon.

Enjoy, and have fun.


Eh? If you want to die maybe? It will be straight onshore

Esperence might be sick??? Cross/cross off... Dunno never sailed there

curac
WA, 1160 posts
23 Jun 2009 7:13PM
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South coast

Cocornichon
15 posts
23 Jun 2009 8:12PM
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FilthyAmatuer said...
Esperence might be sick??? Cross/cross off... Dunno never sailed there


Good Idea Esperance !!
Do you think the Swell will be there ??
I keep it in mind !!

Does someone have more informations ??

curac said...
South coast

When you say South coast ... does it mean Denmark ? Walpole ? Esperance ?
The south coast is pretty big !!
I've been in Denmark one week for Surfing (Ocean Beach and Mutton Bird) and yeah it looks reaaly nice place for Windsurf !!
Do you have more informations ??

At least thanks guys for your advices !!

curac
WA, 1160 posts
23 Jun 2009 8:40PM
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Yeah just go south coast to Denmark area. I know one place that would be sick starboard tack sailing before Denmark but it's to hard to describe how to get there and it's a 4wd only track and preferably a proper one like a cruiser or a patrol

stone
WA, 243 posts
23 Jun 2009 8:56PM
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um yeah. generally in winter with these westerly fronts, which tend to be more nw to nne when they come through here we go to the surrounding lakes. Later on in the year ( summer ) when it's mainly easterly ( SE is what we wait for )through to SW. then is the time to make the effort to get here.
Esperance...

AUS1111
WA, 3621 posts
23 Jun 2009 9:57PM
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FilthyAmatuer said...

AUS1111 said...

Margaret River should be spot-on, especially Saturday afternoon.

Enjoy, and have fun.


Eh? If you want to die maybe? It will be straight onshore

Esperence might be sick??? Cross/cross off... Dunno never sailed there


OK, in the interests of public safety, I'll retract that statement.

FilthyAmatuer
WA, 877 posts
24 Jun 2009 7:26AM
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Cocornichon
15 posts
24 Jun 2009 8:52AM
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Ok thanks guys !!

So you are sure that Margaret River won't be manageable ??
Isn't there any onshore winds protected spot ??

What about Dunsborough or Busselton??
Is there some waves ??

I'm looking on the maps around Denmark ...
Don't have a lot of choices : Ocean Beach (I know that it can be amazing for surfing but windsurfing ??)
William Bay ... no idea !
Peaceful Bay ... the same !
Walpole Beach ... hard to get there !
Where are the reefs ??

What habout Windy Harbour ??

If I ask too many questions ... just say me to close my mouth but I'd love to find a good place for this week end !
And I will certainly have a 4wd (thanks to a friend)

Thanks guys !!

curac
WA, 1160 posts
24 Jun 2009 10:14AM
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I've never sailed dunsborough but I hear a couple of guys around here say that when the swell is bit it can. E fun for jumping and a some bear aways

Got to watch those bears

Mark _australia
WA, 23479 posts
24 Jun 2009 7:24PM
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Fourth Beach at Esperance in a westerly. Down the line and very good sailing but very very dangerous. No more then a 2.5m swell and even then that will give occasional mast hi closeouts that run about 200m long... there is no escaping them. I very nearly died there and you will usually be sailing alone midweek.
It is the best winter spot in WA but you do have to factor in 9hr drive and danger factor.....

decrepit
WA, 12776 posts
24 Jun 2009 7:52PM
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I've sailed Parry's in A westerly, (I think, it was ages ago, late 80s I think), It's a big bay and then you could drive on the beach in a 2 wheel drive, until you get to a small creek. Waves get bigger as you go round the bay, and of course the wind angle also changes. Only a beach break but it was good fun.
But much closer to home, what about Port Kennedy?

stone
WA, 243 posts
24 Jun 2009 9:20PM
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Mark _australia said...

Fourth Beach at Esperance in a westerly. Down the line and very good sailing but very very dangerous. No more then a 2.5m swell and even then that will give occasional mast hi closeouts that run about 200m long... there is no escaping them. I very nearly died there and you will usually be sailing alone midweek.
It is the best winter spot in WA but you do have to factor in 9hr drive and danger factor.....


Mark your right mate. A true westerly at a part of fourth is straight down the line and spot on about the close outs. I live 5 mins from fourth and grab a quick hour sesh in those condition last friday. probably wasn't worth the 5 min drive let alone coming from the city.
If your in the area. let us know..

Lastly sumthing me older brother said to me about sailin/surfin at fourth, "if your the only one out there it's probably for a good reason"
Take care guys.

Cocornichon
15 posts
25 Jun 2009 11:37AM
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Hey guys !!

So at the moment I'm planing to go on the south coast yeah ... I think Esperance will be too far for me (and my little ****ing crappy **** car ... Daewoo 700 bucks !).

So I'm wondering about Parry Beach near Denmark ...
It seems to be a good orientation !!

What do you think about Augusta ... Flinders Bay??
Can we windsurf there on a big Westerly ??

MavericK040
WA, 583 posts
25 Jun 2009 7:54PM
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Augusta - no
Flinders bay - no

Both will be offshore. augusta will be cross off and the waves there are not very good.

they are very very frequent.

Sorry champ

wrong time of year unfortunately.

oli37
WA, 37 posts
26 Jun 2009 3:26PM
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I reckon the north end of Bunkers could be okay. The swell wraps around there and depending on the exact wind direction, it might be an option. Alternately for the serious, if its a NW the south side of Margs main break is doable but can be scary. I went out once in a NW storm about 15 years ago...pooed my pants, turned around and came straight back in lol.

MavericK040
WA, 583 posts
27 Jun 2009 5:01PM
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oli37 said...

I went out once in a NW storm about 15 years ago...pooed my pants, turned around and came straight back in lol.


HAHAH!!

Poida
WA, 1922 posts
3 Jul 2009 12:53PM
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MavericK040 said...

oli37 said...

I went out once in a NW storm about 15 years ago...pooed my pants, turned around and came straight back in lol.


HAHAH!!


try north point in the wnw for the same experience, its onshore....
you can allways wait til it turns sw, just bring something for the hypothermia

Hooksey
WA, 558 posts
14 Aug 2009 11:31PM
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decrepit said...

I've sailed Parry's in A westerly, (I think, it was ages ago, late 80s I think), It's a big bay and then you could drive on the beach in a 2 wheel drive, until you get to a small creek. Waves get bigger as you go round the bay, and of course the wind angle also changes. Only a beach break but it was good fun.
But much closer to home, what about Port Kennedy?


decided to give Port Kennedy a try tomorrow. Will update you on conditions etc

cheers

WINDY MILLER
WA, 3183 posts
15 Aug 2009 7:28AM
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only .if you are happen to be down there

you can sail margaret river on a W and big swell

just launch from boat ramp,, had a nice sail there once, the day after my wedding.

plenty of protection here from the monster swells, and do an easy launch from beach.

plenty of room to play n on the inside bay,some nice reform waves rolling through, although a bit onshore.

there is a rerally wierd nice bomerang/whirlpool wave at the end of the run out...i think locals call it centre of the universe

{be careful not to get too greedy and head to far out though,,,,,backwash rip from the bombie could end up in tears}


launch here,, fun


bit hairy out back


wm

hardie
WA, 4129 posts
15 Aug 2009 8:53AM
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A bit homesick Windy?

WINDY MILLER
WA, 3183 posts
15 Aug 2009 5:48PM
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yes

i may need to book your services soon

it helps to keep posting on the WA forum though

and tomorrow should give me a fix for a while though......

give us a yell if u ever do a vic trip,

Greenroom
WA, 7608 posts
15 Aug 2009 9:47PM
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Get your arse back here Miller. Your a Sand Groper and dont you ever forget that
Have you found a better sparky than me yet? I think not.
But if you do need remote fans or circuit breakers put in, Greenroom Electrical will cost you a return airfare to Perth.
No labour charge

jsnfok
WA, 899 posts
15 Aug 2009 10:19PM
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those pics look good...



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