Was wondering if anyone could advise of good SUP locations North of Perth... Have only just started up and could really use some pointers. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated
I am sure Doggie and Legion would be happy to provide you with a few spots!!!
On a more serious note I am sure that some of the WA boys on here will give you the heads up........anywhere where there is waves and no crowds is probably the best place to start though. It may mean you have to settle for some banks that are not as nice as others but its best to keep well away from other folk until you are more than competent - and that will not happen over night.
Hope you enjoy your new interest.
Apparently the Spot near Yanchep has it all - good waves, not crowded
, friendly locals
, love SUPs.
Doggie and Legion will do all the necessary introductions.
Welcome to the Breeze Kaela.
Will Private Message you some potential spots as some people get a bit up themselves when you list surf spots.
Even though any spot in Perth Metro area is clearly not a secret.
Awesome! Thanks guys, that gives me plenty to suss out...
I can promise I'll be back with more questions at a later stage...
Thanks for you welcomes and help
Really? I thought I said something like "your namesake location", referring to a poster. Of course, it was obvious to everyone who knows it already but maybe not if you don't (e.g. if you were the OP). At least not as obvious as directly naming it, when afterwards a neophyte can google search and find where all the morons discuss it online.
There are plenty of spots to SUP in Perth other than the usual over crowded breaks.
The beauty of SUP is that you can now look outside of the square.
Here is a taste of what you could find.
After reading this thread I couldnt help but think of the fun that Miller and I have had surfing less than perfect knee high surf in Perth.
Yes these waves are in Perth and no one surfs them!
Im not saying that they are epic waves or double over head, just saying that there are plenty of places to explore and these photos are only from a handful of spots that Windy Miller and I go to get away from the circus.
Enjoy
Hows this for empty surf in Perth!!!
places like the spot are the reason I'm getting into SUP. Greenroom is onto it. He tried to get me into this about three years ago but I had my head up my a%^&. I'm hanging out to spend some otherwise unsurfable summer days getting wet without the nonsense from spot "locals". Is Yanchep Hawaii now?
The Spot has been known and crowded for decades now. About fifteen years ago
someone dumped a car body across the track. The first four wheel drive that came
along bushbashed its way around it and it was business as usual. However Tracks
magazine (for some reason) reported the fact that the track was blocked. For
about six months it was a joy. The hoardes stayed away and it really was pretty
much locals only. The track is now a road and you would be hard pressed to block
it. Maybe just ringing Tracks magazine and telling them would be enough? The
outside bombie would be ideal for SUP's. Not many used to ride there once with
most preferring the main break.
Whew, I thought you guys were talking about the other spot. I never surf there unless I can get it mid week but that is rare.
See, doggie didn't know even though it was clearly mentioned.
I surfed there a bunch midweek last winter and rarely got less than 10 people and even then for short periods, more often 15-20+. The neighbouring peak was an alternative, but it's a lesser wave in all aspects. If a swell was forecast the carpark would overflow, sometimes the second carpark too. Tradies, FIFO workers and govt surf team members. I'm too scared to go there on weekends, although it'd be interesting just to watch the carnage.
I'm not going to have to go there this winter because there are going to be storms and swell and the metro beachbreaks will work unlike last winter's permanent high pressure system. Uh-huh.
Engine's OK as it turns out, so I'm going to sell it stock and build a new turbo diesel hybridy thing with an engine swap in a newer vehicle. That's the plan anyway.
Was the guy ripping it to shreds? Then it must've been me. Nah, we'll never meet because I'm a midweek warrior and doggie's a weekend warrior. I'm less interested on weekends unless I can find an unusual location or circumstance.