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Prime Surfing Season
Surfing in Australia is an evergreen adventure, offering waves every season. The island continent's vast coastline promises consistent swells, ensuring surfers are never left waiting. Particularly during autumn and winter, the Tasman Sea and the Southern Ocean generate powerful waves, navigating beyond Perth and WA's protective continental reefs. Here's a detailed guide on the best months and places to surf in Australia, including the appropriate gear for each season.
Summer (December-March):
Australia's summer welcomes consistent, albeit smaller swells across its shores. As temperatures soar, the waters remain comfortably warm. Most surfers prefer rash vests, though some opt for 2mm or 3/2 wetsuits for extended sessions. Despite the crowded beaches, strategic surfing during the Southwest swells in Western Australia or a Southeastern hint on the east coast can be magical, thanks to the calm conditions and gentle breezes.
Autumn (April-May):
Autumn is a golden period for surfing in Australia. The approaching winter swells begin to manifest in QLD and NSW, and the winds in WA become more forgiving. Those craving bigger waves can journey south to Adelaide and Tasmania. Here, the cold sets in earlier, but the waves grow in size rapidly. A 3/2 wetsuit is recommended, and as you venture further south, consider adding booties for warmth.
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Winter (June-August):
Australia's winter brings a noticeable improvement in swell quality. The eastern coast enjoys calmer winds, and Southwest patterns benefit spots like Margaret River and the Perth coast. Concurrently, South Australia's waves gain height, and Tasmania's formidable waves show their full might. The regular storms in the Tasman Sea bless NSW and QLD with direct easterly and Southeast swells, especially around Sydney. A 3/2 wetsuit suffices in most locations, but colder regions like Tasmania and South Australia demand thicker alternatives.
Spring (September-October):
Spring is comparatively quieter for Australia's east coast, but it's by no means a surfing drought. The season sees a dip in swell intensity and sometimes inherits the winter's residual onshore winds without matching wave heights. While it can get a bit choppy, patient surfers still find their groove. Western Australia, including Perth, contends with onshore winds. Excursions beyond city limits, perhaps as far as Margaret River, might be necessary. Standard gear includes 3/2 wetsuits.
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