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Created by Ellobuddha > 9 months ago, 8 Mar 2012
Ellobuddha
NSW, 625 posts
8 Mar 2012 9:13PM
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Heading up the Coast on Tues to the Gong for few days for work. NE is predicted. Can any locals help me out with the best spots in the Illawarra area (waves preferred) Keen to kite Tues arvo and Wed after work.

Happy to get advice by PM if dont want to blow your spot.

Cheers,
EB

Supergus
NSW, 305 posts
9 Mar 2012 10:14AM
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Hey mate.
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If your in the Gong the best place for waves would be East Corrimal in the N/E. Hopefully there is still some of this swell about next week. If it has a bit of north in it sometimes Thirroul beach is the pick. I'm off Tuesday/Wednesday and keen to get out so sling me a PM when your up. Gus.

surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
9 Mar 2012 10:27AM
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I just wannna know where you can get into the waves when there is W in the wind. I haven't found anywhere were its not super gusty coming over the land. So painful having 30knots and you can't ride it due to dodgy wind direction.

theDoctor
NSW, 5786 posts
9 Mar 2012 12:30PM
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W.A

Supergus
NSW, 305 posts
9 Mar 2012 12:56PM
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surfingboye said...

I just wannna know where you can get into the waves when there is W in the wind. I haven't found anywhere were its not super gusty coming over the land. So painful having 30knots and you can't ride it due to dodgy wind direction.




Mate if its blowing S/SW i head out off the noth side of Towradgi pool. It can be really good if the swell is up and you can get some awesome rides. Or you can head down to Port Kembla in S/W. Anything N/NW just sux.

gesper
NSW, 518 posts
9 Mar 2012 8:01PM
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surfingboye said...

I just wannna know where you can get into the waves when there is W in the wind. I haven't found anywhere were its not super gusty coming over the land. So painful having 30knots and you can't ride it due to dodgy wind direction.




Have had some really good kites at Port Kembla beach in WestSW's (slightly xoff in that direction).Always kite with a buddy there cause wind can go West (very xoff ).Much safer to kite there after fronts have passed and are moving away.Its very hit and miss to get good waves and the wind the right direction,when you do it really pays off.
Gerroa is prob much closer to you.Windsurfers occasionally sail there in westerlies.Not as xoff as Port Kembla but the wind can get very strong there.

davidf
NSW, 21 posts
9 Mar 2012 10:40PM
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Hi, I live in Wollongong now (have done for one year). I like down winders>then train back. If anyones keen for down winders let me know :)experienced kilters only. Can be a good walk/swim if you stuff up:)

Send me a text/call if you are going out. 0403808871

Jedibrad
NSW, 527 posts
10 Mar 2012 8:03PM
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i've thought of that too, which stations do you use ?



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