En Travel Work We are clear that whenever we think about Australia we ended up imagining ourselves surfing in its waters.
Bathed by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific to the east, Australia is the largest island on Earth. With more than 35.735 km of coastline, it has many of the most spectacular beaches and surf spots in the world. This explains why the “Sun, sand and surf”become part of the Australian way of life.
The best time to surf is between December and April., due to the incidence of cyclones in the Pacific Ocean during the summer. But it can be said that there are waves all year round, with smaller size, consistency and frequency. Also in summer the sea water is warm and reaches about 26 degrees. The predominant winds blow from the South (Side Shores), with an incidence of Off Shores, because the sea water is warmer than on the continent, mainly in the early hours of the morning. However, in winter, it is about 18 degrees, with a slightly cold wind, making it necessary to wear appropriate clothing.
The best surfing spots in Australia are located on the Gold Coast in Queenland, on the North Coast of New South Wales, in the southwest of Melbourne – Geelong in Victoria and in Western Australia.
QUEENSLAND:
Best surf spotsSouth Stradbroke Island is a small sandy island. It is sparsely inhabited and can be reached by ferry from the mainland. The beach is a semi-deserted, clean and beautiful beach break, with a landscape that is worth enjoying even if you don't surf. The bottom is white sand, and the size of the waves is ideal, between 3 and 6 feet. Several perfectly formed rights and lefts break along the beach, depending on the direction of the waves.
NEW SOUTH WALES:
The state of New South Wales, on the east coast, is probably Australia's best-known surfing destination, thanks in large part to its capital Sydney, which has turned Bondi Beach into an internationally renowned surf break. There are also other incredible surf beaches in the Sydney metropolitan area such as Manly, Dee Why, Narrabeen and Avalon.
VICTORY:
Although quite popular in the summer, Torquay is a year-round destination and is considered the surfing capital of Australia, with some of the biggest names in the beachwear and surfing equipment industry having their factories or headquarters in Torquay. At Surf City Plaza you can find shops from these factories selling items with minor, almost imperceptible manufacturing defects for almost half the price. Nearby, the Surfworld Museum has rare and interesting pieces about the history and culture of surfing that are well worth a visit.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA:
Famous for its variety, Western Australia's coastline, with more than 12.000 km, makes it one of the best surfing destinations, with a multitude of reefs, beaches and point breaks.
Margaret River is the undisputed surfing capital of Western Australia, with over 40km of coastline and world-class waves. Great surfers such as Taj Burrow and Jake Patterson have come from here.
Finally, we cannot forget the beaches that stretch across Perth and the surrounding area. If you want to try some of its most famous waves, head to Scarborough, Trigg, Watermans, City Beach, Floreat or Cottesloe. The waves will not disappoint you and the area is bustling with life, with numerous cafes and pubs that liven up this area with a long surfing tradition.
Source: Study in Australia
