The Best Surf Spots in Australia

Article Written By: Damian Papworth

Western Australia surely boasts some of the most exceptional surf spots, and the fact that the water gets nice and warm and the air even warmer makes it all that much more inviting. The Indian Ocean is at its best here, and perfect 6 feet tubes are a dime a dozen here. Surfers are advised to get to know such coastal destinations as Esperance, Albany or Margaret River (where the river opens into the sea, of course), all of which are famous for their ability to attract boarders from all over the planet.

South Australia's coastal waters experience some remarkable swells due to the currents coming up from Antarctica, which furnishes a surfer's ideal scenario. The coast here is relatively inaccessible in many parts, so a 4WD vehicle will be in order, or at the very least a savvy local guide. For the hottest surf spots, go to Yorke Peninsula or Eyre Peninsula where conditions draw boarders from the surrounding areas, including the state capital of Adelaide.

A little farther to the east, the beaches of Victoria share many attributes with those of South Australia, with wet suits being generally necessary in both instances given the cold water coming up from the south. In spite of the frigid waters, the surfing conditions are nothing short of optimal, and once again being able to take advantage of the knowledge of a local is of huge help. Try to get to places such as Phillip Island, Torquay or Bells Beach, which visitors and locals have all agreed present some of the best surf breaks. A good way to get to know this stretch of Australian coast is simply to get on the Great Ocean Road, running for well over 100 miles.

Getting back into warmer waters, New South Wales has an expansive coastline with such popular surf areas as those in and around Sydney as well as spots farther afield, such as Angourie, Lennox, and Byron Bay.

Even more to the north, in Queensland surfers can enjoy such beautiful places as the Gold Coast, where surfing culture has taken root unlike anywhere else on the planet practically. Beach names like Surfers Paradise bear testament to the local obsession with the sport. Then, in northern Queensland, surfers can check out the natural phenomenon that is the Great Barrier Reed, one of the most spectacular natural formations in the world.

Finally, well to the south and amid truly icy waters, the surf spots of Tasmania are restricted to the genuinely brave of heart. The eastern beaches are the best, especially during mid-spring and summer.

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