Select to expand quotethedrip said..
Here's the definitive answer:
Sunshine Coast gets more surfable days per year than Perth;
at their best, Sunshine Coasts waves are better than Perths,
there are more waves within a fifty kilometre radius of the center of the Sunshine Coast compared to 100 km radius for Perth (measured from Floreat);
Noosa isn't worse than Trigg point on a day of days (both a dog eat dog battle to the Death-except there's more and longer right hand points at Noosa, and if Noosa is on a whole bunch of Sunshine right hand points are on).
Gold Coast is better again for consistency and quality, but less wave options;
Northern NSW is arguably better again in all regards except the on the handful of days the Goldie lives up to its potential (the day I surfed Snapper that was in the surf mags I also drove to Lennox and it was bigger and firing, but not as perfect a barrel).
southern NSW is better again in my opinion but I guess I can't call that bit definitive.
Cheers mate, thats what I was thinking...plus its a coastline able to handle a greater variety of conditions.
"southern NSW is better again in my opinion but I guess I can't call that bit definitive."
Yeah can vouch for Southern NSW, spent some time in "the shire" many years ago and Stanwell to the Gong were regular haunts, then down to Ulladulla way occasionally........ Summercloud........
Man that is a coastline thats seriously hard to beat!!!..........., but gets pretty chilly !!
Select to expand quoteroodney said..
While everyone is arguing its pumping locally.
Out the door as we speak rodney, been waiting for the tide to drop out...........
Select to expand quoteArtVandelay said..
"southern NSW is better again in my opinion but I guess I can't call that bit definitive."
Yeah can vouch for Southern NSW, spent some time in "the shire" many years ago and Stanwell to the Gong were regular haunts, then down to Ulladulla way occasionally........ Summercloud........
Man that is a coastline thats seriously hard to beat!!!..........., but gets pretty chilly !!
Chilly, but the waves have some grunt. Queensland is a gutless pussy cat, whereas south nsw has some tiger roar. And it is consistently bigger and has a much bigger top end. 6 foot and the Queenslanders are in paroxysms - "woohoo" - but those Ulladulla boys know how really hold rail.
6 foot is pretty regular down there in nsw. Dunno bout you, but 2-3 is fun and all, but 4-10 is where it's at for me, and if you are a charging maniac there really are some world class barrels that handle true size.
Its the only spot my wife and I have considered moving too.
Summers are pretty rank in Queensland too. Humidity has knobs on it. Perhaps try a January visit.
The warm water is nice though. Anyone who reckons you need anything other than a springy in the middle of a Queensland winter is too soft for words.
Hey thedrip, yeah 10 foot is out of my comfort zone, but when South NSW is on there are just soooooo many places to choose from.
I'm talking years ago but we had Oz Pipe just so much fun almost to ourselves. Then one day it really turned on and the guys from the settlement were out there and spent the whole time getting pitted and owning it. We got frozen out and caught stuff all waves so ended up watching, and it was like a frikkin machine !!
Mollymook golf course still one of the standout surfs I've ever had down there.
Yeah really great part of the world I can see why you would consider moving there.
Not too far to the snow either which is a side benefit......
Loved Golf course. Big. Barrel bits. Workable wall bits. Slower bits. Bit of everything. So many waves so close together.
Select to expand quoteroodney said..
While everyone is arguing its pumping locally.
Yep been beautiful conditions for the last 2 or 3 weeks & I injured myself on the first day of it 
Well here's my 2 bobs worth on the Sunny Coast. But cannot compare to Perth, never been there. All I know I've heard they're a different breed there(said with tongue in cheek). I love the Sunny Coast. Been living here permanently for nearly 12yrs and will more than likely die here. Started surfing here around Coolum when I was 15 and fast approaching my 60th this month. I haven't surfed Noosa for about 18mths because when it's the only option with swell and wind limiting other places, it's just a mad house with every manner of surf craft (and abilities). That's if you can get a car park with all the backpackers living at National Park car park. National Parks cannot be bothered or cannot afford to pay a Ranger to move em on.
Today I had a great surf at Perigian with only a few crew out for a couple of hours. It may not be as consistent as the Goldy and Northern NSW but the locals (in and out of the water, I'm talking the man in the grey suit)) seem to be much friendlier.
In fact it's entirely possible to get a surf by your lonesome, if that's your want, especially north of the Maroochy river up to Noosa.
It has it's day with waves and the place buzzes when it does.
Check out
That's cruel Thommo! Have you no regard for the mental well-being of your Western brothers?!
Select to expand quotethommo50 said..
Well here's my 2 bobs worth on the Sunny Coast. But cannot compare to Perth, never been there. All I know I've heard they're a different breed there(said with tongue in cheek). I love the Sunny Coast. Been living here permanently for nearly 12yrs and will more than likely die here. Started surfing here around Coolum when I was 15 and fast approaching my 60th this month. I haven't surfed Noosa for about 18mths because when it's the only option with swell and wind limiting other places, it's just a mad house with every manner of surf craft (and abilities). That's if you can get a car park with all the backpackers living at National Park car park. National Parks cannot be bothered or cannot afford to pay a Ranger to move em on.
Today I had a great surf at Perigian with only a few crew out for a couple of hours. It may not be as consistent as the Goldy and Northern NSW but the locals (in and out of the water, I'm talking the man in the grey suit)) seem to be much friendlier.
In fact it's entirely possible to get a surf by your lonesome, if that's your want, especially north of the Maroochy river up to Noosa.
It has it's day with waves and the place buzzes when it does.
Check out Last years East Coast low swell.
You guys have been living off that vid for a while now.
And yes yes they are friendlier in my experience.
northern NSW is right up there with WA for unfriendly too. The problem here is everyone thinks they know everyone.
Select to expand quotethedrip said..mazdon said..ArtVandelay said..
Nah mazdon no gig lined up, it's just me and the missus ( no kids ) packing up and getting the hell outa dodge and starting up somewhere else. It's a big move for us.
There are things we can do but nothing lined up, so we are expecting a lean period for quite a while but can deal with that.
We visited briefly and just loved the place, but when I say briefly it was a couple of days and a flat spell (the Goldy was also flat at the time, even D-bah when we arrived there ) so the surf is a bit of an unknown from firsthand experience, but it would be hard to be as bad as Perth.
Thats why I'm trying to pick peoples brains re: the surf ............
I'm a big believer in "making things happen" by just rocking up, not being picky, using positive energy and of course hard work to get in the position you want to be in. Sounds like you are as well, and half way already.
kiteboy Dave in the kitesurfing forums basically did as you are talking about a couple of years ago and whilst not working in his professional field at first, found some positives and lessons from the other jobs he was doing and writes (from what I can tell off the forums) that he is enjoying things out that way immensely - have a look for his thread or send him a pm - seems like a friendly enough chap.
I spent about a month June - July there years ago, as well as occasional visits cyclone season. As drip says, doesn't usually have the punch we are used to from WA indian ocean swells, but I still scored epic beachies Coolum/perigian stretch, moffats is world class and got that pumping, and countless smaller headlands that were "average" sunny coast but would have been super fun perth days...
all the best with the move.
Moffats is my go to wave over there.
world class might be talking it up a bit, but it's good fun.
but I got it really good 4 foot once or twice!!! 
haha yeah i'll cop that, think I got carried away... definitely not "the punch" of WA anywhere either
could be just the memories of a sick session on the reef 10-15 years ago now that has crystallised in my mind as one for the ages. but i'll always have those memories (including a friendly local ala thommo discussions buzzing my brother on his way in from a session that trip too) to hold on to if I'm ever getting mocked on the internet by queenslanders haha 
Select to expand quotejbshack said..ArtVandelay said..DARTH said..ArtVandelay said..
And I know your local all to well jb.
I've lived within a stones throw of it for the last 7 years and haven't surfed it once !
Unfortunately thats gotta say something..........
Yep, you cant read conditions.
Yeah.......that must be it
Loads of locals who don't surf it, doesn't bother me
It can have its moments though
I only wish i had a little more time to head offshore were many older locals surf
sick shot jb
yewww (if anywhere in oz)
