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Rigbig

QLD

21 posts

Rigbig

QLD, 21 posts

16 Jul 2011 4:29pm

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

Mobydisc

NSW, 9029 posts

16 Jul 2011 5:00pm

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

Rigbig

QLD, 21 posts

16 Jul 2011 10:14pm

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

Mobydisc

NSW, 9029 posts

16 Jul 2011 10:29pm

Port Stephen and surrounds, north of Newcastle, is a top windsurfing spot.

Rigbig

QLD

21 posts

Rigbig

QLD, 21 posts

17 Jul 2011 9:47pm

Great - thanks Mobydisk!

stehsegler

3582 posts

stehsegler

WA, 3582 posts

18 Jul 2011 9:35am

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

8370 posts

sboardcrazy

NSW, 8370 posts

18 Jul 2011 4:06pm

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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