s1mon321

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend any beaches to learn to surf on around Sydney?

I have had a few lessons, have bought a board, and need to find somewhere to practice where the waves are likely to be fairly easy to cope with.

Went down to Curl Curl yesterday and the waves were far too powerful for me.

I know its all weather related, but there must be some more sheltered spots (and don't say Balmoral Beach!).

Any help would be appreciated, and remember - 'we all have to start somewhere'.

Thanks

Simon

DrWho

Hi Simon,

Scotty, who works with me, was semi-pro for a while and reckons Warriewood and Narrabeen would be good... At least that's where he learnt, he says...

emigratingherberts

Manly is good, not too big waves and lots of lifeguards to help out too. There is also a surf school.

Rosscarbery

My eldest did a couple of "learn to surf" weeks last year with Manly surf school. They use Palm Beach, Collaroy and Long Reef as well as Manly itself. Long Reef is stunning.

ykx1426

From the West Coast so not sure of the beaches in NSW.

A beginner needs a break with alot of broken whitewater waves in order to practise standing up confidently.

As you get better you need to start catching unbroken waves. The best waves for this are 'mellow' or 'phat' waves. These 'crumble' when they break -this gives you more time to catch and turn the board. Ask the locals or surfschool - even better purchase a book on NSW waves.

What you dont want is as you described 'powerful' and sucky.

Your surfing will progress alot quicker with the right wave for your level.

cheers.

Hutch

You could combine it with a holiday and do an intensive week long course down here two hours south of Sydney. These guys run surf schools on my local beach and they're always very busy. The northern end of Seven Mile beach is ideal for beginners - it's a sheltered break with just the right sized waves to get you standing up.

calNgary

Hi if any of you guys ever come up to the gold coast me & a few expats go out most sunday mornings, we are beginners.