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Byron Bay
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Byron Bay - Northern NSW
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On NSW's far northern coast, Byron Bay's numerous expansive beaches are world
renown among keen surfers offering many long surf breaks and calm protected areas.
Byron Bay is easily one of the most iconic places in the world to surf. It may not be
pumping yearly but its right hand point breaks and winter swell keep it in the top.
Many Australians live in Byron Bay to surf and although they may come from top
breaks down the coast, the contrasting beauty of Byron Bay is a deciding factor in
settling into the surfing lifestyle here rather than elsewhere.
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Its best beaches include: Belongil Beach.
Stretching from Byron Bay north to Belongil Creek and beyond, but beware parts of Belongil Beach are clothing-optional. The Wreck. This is more a surf break created by the wreck of the SS Wollongbar. It's located just off the Main Beach car park at the end of Jonson Street. Main Beach. This is the main beach directly in front of the town of Byron Bay, and continuing southward (actually eastward) to Clarkes Beach. |
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Main Beach is dominated by the Surf Club and is patrolled by Surf Lifesavers in
summer.
Clarkes (Clarks) Beach. Filling the space between Main Beach and The Pass, Clarkes
Beach is north-facing and idyllic most of the year. Only when the northerlies blow does
Clarkes become less than perfect. The Bay here is ideal for windsurfing, body-boarding
and paragliding.
The Pass. The Pass is a gap between Fisherman's Lookout and the headland. It is the
most popular surf break on the north coast, but also where the dive boats launch, so be
careful. Fisherman's Lookout is a wooden platform from where you can check out the
surf as well as the fish.
Wategos (Watego's) Beach. Just over a small headland from Clarkes, and sometimes
accessible by the beach, Watego's is a sheltered north-facing beach very popular all the
year round. Northerly swells make Watego's Beach ideal for malibus.
Tallow Beach. Stretching south from Cosy Corner to Broken Head, the surf here is
choppy and erratic, so beware.
summer.
Clarkes (Clarks) Beach. Filling the space between Main Beach and The Pass, Clarkes
Beach is north-facing and idyllic most of the year. Only when the northerlies blow does
Clarkes become less than perfect. The Bay here is ideal for windsurfing, body-boarding
and paragliding.
The Pass. The Pass is a gap between Fisherman's Lookout and the headland. It is the
most popular surf break on the north coast, but also where the dive boats launch, so be
careful. Fisherman's Lookout is a wooden platform from where you can check out the
surf as well as the fish.
Wategos (Watego's) Beach. Just over a small headland from Clarkes, and sometimes
accessible by the beach, Watego's is a sheltered north-facing beach very popular all the
year round. Northerly swells make Watego's Beach ideal for malibus.
Tallow Beach. Stretching south from Cosy Corner to Broken Head, the surf here is
choppy and erratic, so beware.
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Beautiful Surfing At Byron Bay
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Crescent Heads
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Crescent Head, New South Wales: The coastline beginning just north of Port Macquarie
through to Crescent Head ribbons the coast for 25kms. Along this route are four perfect
right-hand point-breaks, tailor-made for long-board riders, grommets and beginners and
capable of generating miracle rides of 200 metres. The point break at Crescent Head
itself is revered by long-boarders the world over. Halfway between Crescent Head and
Point Plomer is the brilliantly named Delicate Nobby, a wedge-shaped rock formation
that starts just off the beach and spears out into the Pacific, creating beach breaks on
either side.
through to Crescent Head ribbons the coast for 25kms. Along this route are four perfect
right-hand point-breaks, tailor-made for long-board riders, grommets and beginners and
capable of generating miracle rides of 200 metres. The point break at Crescent Head
itself is revered by long-boarders the world over. Halfway between Crescent Head and
Point Plomer is the brilliantly named Delicate Nobby, a wedge-shaped rock formation
that starts just off the beach and spears out into the Pacific, creating beach breaks on
either side.
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Crescent Head
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Goolowah
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Seal Rocks & Pacific Palms
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Seal Rocks and Pacific Palms, New South Wales: Lighthouse Beach and Treachery
Beach at Seal Rocks are south-facing and known for generating epic waves when a
south swell rolls in. Just 22km up the road at Pacific Palms, Boomerang Beach and
Bluey’s Beach are blessed with their own postcard waves shaped by prominent
headlands,This part of the NSW coast has remained miraculously undeveloped too;
with no high-rises, nightclubs or casinos in sight, it makes the perfect place for a true
'soul surfer’ experience.
Beach at Seal Rocks are south-facing and known for generating epic waves when a
south swell rolls in. Just 22km up the road at Pacific Palms, Boomerang Beach and
Bluey’s Beach are blessed with their own postcard waves shaped by prominent
headlands,This part of the NSW coast has remained miraculously undeveloped too;
with no high-rises, nightclubs or casinos in sight, it makes the perfect place for a true
'soul surfer’ experience.
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Surfing Seal Rocks - Xmas 2012
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Angourie & Yamba
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On the NSW north coast, Angourie near Yamba, was the first gazetted National Surfing
Rerserve in NSW. Surfing home of legendary world surf champion Nat Young,
Angourie is legendaryamong the Australian and even world surfing community for its
superb breaks and natural beauty. Its a very special place for all surfers.
A Range of marine and terrestrial habitats have evolved here over thousands of years
creating an environment valued today by visitors from around the world.
Swells from the north and east run into its many reefs to provide fast and hollow tubes.
Southerly swells sweeping past create gentler and more playful waves.The sand banks
of Back Beach, Spooky and Green Point shift with the swells and tides. They are a
playground for locals and grommets on smaller days when the points are not working
so well.
"Angourie is the best right hand point break in Australia and also one of the best in the
world. National Surfing Reserves will enshrine these beaches as they deserve to be -
jewels in the crown." Mark Richards: 4 time World Surfing Champion.
Rerserve in NSW. Surfing home of legendary world surf champion Nat Young,
Angourie is legendaryamong the Australian and even world surfing community for its
superb breaks and natural beauty. Its a very special place for all surfers.
A Range of marine and terrestrial habitats have evolved here over thousands of years
creating an environment valued today by visitors from around the world.
Swells from the north and east run into its many reefs to provide fast and hollow tubes.
Southerly swells sweeping past create gentler and more playful waves.The sand banks
of Back Beach, Spooky and Green Point shift with the swells and tides. They are a
playground for locals and grommets on smaller days when the points are not working
so well.
"Angourie is the best right hand point break in Australia and also one of the best in the
world. National Surfing Reserves will enshrine these beaches as they deserve to be -
jewels in the crown." Mark Richards: 4 time World Surfing Champion.
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Yamba Surf Trip
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Big Monday - Angourie
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Former World Champion Nat Young - Yamba
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