Select to expand quoteGasHazard said..
I want to avoid boat traffic, rocks, fierce currents, and chop.
From what I have seen you maybe chasing a unicorn... will not go there, too many idiots on the water.
Select to expand quoteGasHazard said..
I want to avoid boat traffic, rocks, fierce currents, and chop.
Better off trying the popular spot near the lighthouse at Golden Beach. No current, minimal traffic, no rocks. Chop is not excessive, especially if you are sailing in light/moderate winds.
Select to expand quoteMarkSSC said..GasHazard said..
I want to avoid boat traffic, rocks, fierce currents, and chop.
Better off trying the popular spot near the lighthouse at Golden Beach. No current, minimal traffic, no rocks. Chop is not excessive, especially if you are sailing in light/moderate winds.
Yes that was my first choice but it's more out of the way. I guess I'll start there and see how I go.
Agree with mark.
Maybe also the currrumbin river? See lots of wingers there when I sail Currumbin. That's in a NE'r
Select to expand quoteMarkSSC said..GasHazard said..
I want to avoid boat traffic, rocks, fierce currents, and chop.
Better off trying the popular spot near the lighthouse at Golden Beach. No current, minimal traffic, no rocks. Chop is not excessive, especially if you are sailing in light/moderate winds.
Some helpful understanding hints about Golden Beach and Wing Dinging
Sandbanks
Submerged logs and sticks
Lowtide runs are small
High tides - debris from Bribie island washing into Golden Beach
Other Wind Dings running into each other due to not looking where the f.... they are going! There are some great pics of this!
Other beginners clogging up a small sailable area
Not being familiar with runs and you decide to follow a windsurfer who has a 36 cm fin running through 40 cm water - it happens!
The odd day that it is 15 knots or more - you will be Wing Dinging by yourself - When the wind picks up the wingers become scarce
Walk of shame is viewed by many surrounding buildings, public areas
Then there is the normal traffic, other watercraft, jet ski tours, kiters, windsurfers, Swimmers,
Apart from these few points - should be a good day out for Beginner Wing Dings.
I would not recommend Golden beach if you're driving from the Gold Coast. The runs are short and the current can be strong if you don't time the tides right.
Much better option if you're coming from the GC is Inspiration Point in Manly. No current, no boats, and the least chop you'll get anywhere that I've seen.
Select to expand quoteNikita said..
I would not recommend Golden beach if you're driving from the Gold Coast. The runs are short and the current can be strong if you don't time the tides right.
Much better option if you're coming from the GC is Inspiration Point in Manly. No current, no boats, and the least chop you'll get anywhere that I've seen.
The tidal run is not there any more since the ocean broke through Bribie island
Select to expand quoteAusMoz said..
Some helpful understanding hints about Golden Beach and Wing Dinging
Sandbanks
Submerged logs and sticks
Lowtide runs are small
High tides - debris from Bribie island washing into Golden Beach
Other Wind Dings running into each other due to not looking where the f.... they are going! There are some great pics of this!
Other beginners clogging up a small sailable area
Not being familiar with runs and you decide to follow a windsurfer who has a 36 cm fin running through 40 cm water - it happens!
The odd day that it is 15 knots or more - you will be Wing Dinging by yourself - When the wind picks up the wingers become scarce
Walk of shame is viewed by many surrounding buildings, public areas
Then there is the normal traffic, other watercraft, jet ski tours, kiters, windsurfers, Swimmers,
Apart from these few points - should be a good day out for Beginner Wing Dings.
I sense a windsurfer who wants his turf back. 
Select to expand quoteMarkSSC said..Nikita said..
I would not recommend Golden beach if you're driving from the Gold Coast. The runs are short and the current can be strong if you don't time the tides right.
Much better option if you're coming from the GC is Inspiration Point in Manly. No current, no boats, and the least chop you'll get anywhere that I've seen.
The tidal run is not there any more since the ocean broke through Bribie island
Shhhh
Select to expand quoteMarkSSC said..AusMoz said..
Some helpful understanding hints about Golden Beach and Wing Dinging
Sandbanks
Submerged logs and sticks
Lowtide runs are small
High tides - debris from Bribie island washing into Golden Beach
Other Wind Dings running into each other due to not looking where the f.... they are going! There are some great pics of this!
Other beginners clogging up a small sailable area
Not being familiar with runs and you decide to follow a windsurfer who has a 36 cm fin running through 40 cm water - it happens!
The odd day that it is 15 knots or more - you will be Wing Dinging by yourself - When the wind picks up the wingers become scarce
Walk of shame is viewed by many surrounding buildings, public areas
Then there is the normal traffic, other watercraft, jet ski tours, kiters, windsurfers, Swimmers,
Apart from these few points - should be a good day out for Beginner Wing Dings.
I sense a windsurfer who wants his turf back.
Nah not at all - Just giving them a heads up to prevent injuries to themselves or others. Pretty disappointing to travel all that way only to be let down by what I have pointed out. Already had a few say to me "Is it always this shallow" and "Where can I sail here" - FFS
Heaps of places on Moreton Bay, no current, no shore dump and small chop. Try Wellington Point on the Southside or Queens Beach North on the northside. The Redcliffe peninsula takes all wind directions so even ok in winter westerlies.
Select to expand quoteAusMoz said..MarkSSC said..AusMoz said..
Some helpful understanding hints about Golden Beach and Wing Dinging
Sandbanks
Submerged logs and sticks
Lowtide runs are small
High tides - debris from Bribie island washing into Golden Beach
Other Wind Dings running into each other due to not looking where the f.... they are going! There are some great pics of this!
Other beginners clogging up a small sailable area
Not being familiar with runs and you decide to follow a windsurfer who has a 36 cm fin running through 40 cm water - it happens!
The odd day that it is 15 knots or more - you will be Wing Dinging by yourself - When the wind picks up the wingers become scarce
Walk of shame is viewed by many surrounding buildings, public areas
Then there is the normal traffic, other watercraft, jet ski tours, kiters, windsurfers, Swimmers,
Apart from these few points - should be a good day out for Beginner Wing Dings.
I sense a windsurfer who wants his turf back.
Nah not at all - Just giving them a heads up to prevent injuries to themselves or others. Pretty disappointing to travel all that way only to be let down by what I have pointed out. Already had a few say to me "Is it always this shallow" and "Where can I sail here" - FFS
A few weeks back the tide was really low and a lot of sandbanks were exposed. Had to be extra careful even with a 34 cm fin. The week after was much better tide wise. Still the odd tree branch submerged but not as bad as it once was. A lot of dead trees along the shoreline now. Most of the wing guys congregate near the lighthouse where there is some deeper water. Care should always be taken regardless. Knowing what the tidal range is at Golden Beach is much more critical now than ever before.
agree it does seem to slowly be silting up. Wondering what it's like at bulcock beach now in a se. Sailing across the inside of the old river mouth
Select to expand quoteMarkSSC said..AusMoz said..MarkSSC said..AusMoz said..
Some helpful understanding hints about Golden Beach and Wing Dinging
Sandbanks
Submerged logs and sticks
Lowtide runs are small
High tides - debris from Bribie island washing into Golden Beach
Other Wind Dings running into each other due to not looking where the f.... they are going! There are some great pics of this!
Other beginners clogging up a small sailable area
Not being familiar with runs and you decide to follow a windsurfer who has a 36 cm fin running through 40 cm water - it happens!
The odd day that it is 15 knots or more - you will be Wing Dinging by yourself - When the wind picks up the wingers become scarce
Walk of shame is viewed by many surrounding buildings, public areas
Then there is the normal traffic, other watercraft, jet ski tours, kiters, windsurfers, Swimmers,
Apart from these few points - should be a good day out for Beginner Wing Dings.
I sense a windsurfer who wants his turf back.
Nah not at all - Just giving them a heads up to prevent injuries to themselves or others. Pretty disappointing to travel all that way only to be let down by what I have pointed out. Already had a few say to me "Is it always this shallow" and "Where can I sail here" - FFS
A few weeks back the tide was really low and a lot of sandbanks were exposed. Had to be extra careful even with a 34 cm fin. The week after was much better tide wise. Still the odd tree branch submerged but not as bad as it once was. A lot of dead trees along the shoreline now. Most of the wing guys congregate near the lighthouse where there is some deeper water. Care should always be taken regardless. Knowing what the tidal range is at Golden Beach is much more critical now than ever before.
Sailed about 260 km in the last 3- 4 weeks there at various tide levels. There are channels of water that take the 38 cm comfortably at low tide but you got to stick to the route or you hit the sand. A lot of half sunken logs in the sand as well that I skimmed across - wingers will find them easily if the choose to sail over them
So Golden Beach is not recommended. Shame, it looks so nice.
I guess Inspiration Point is no good at low tide. Are there any hidden rocks there?
Nope it's definitely recommended. It's a cracker of a spot and lots of wingers there in light winds. Just be careful cause it's shallow. Stay up near the light tower and you will be fine as it's deep there and that's where all the wingers are
currumbin creek/alley is full of beginners in a NE wind. Just don't go there on max run out tide. There are vids online of wingers learning there if you wanna see how it looks. I often see loads of wingers during summer. The issue is parking. It's almost impossible
a bit left field but you could also try the spit in a SE/S wind. Connor Hurley Beach. You may be there alone but there are no boats, no current, no rocks and it's onshore in a S wind. Might be gusty.
Bit of wind on the radar this long weekend. Perfect winging weather at golden beach. Everyone should get on it
Select to expand quoteAusMoz said..
Sailed about 260 km in the last 3- 4 weeks there at various tide levels. There are channels of water that take the 38 cm comfortably at low tide but you got to stick to the route or you hit the sand. A lot of half sunken logs in the sand as well that I skimmed across - wingers will find them easily if the choose to sail over them
The overcast conditions make it tricky as well. The water depth is much easier to determine when the sun is shining.
Select to expand quoteMarkSSC said..AusMoz said..
Sailed about 260 km in the last 3- 4 weeks there at various tide levels. There are channels of water that take the 38 cm comfortably at low tide but you got to stick to the route or you hit the sand. A lot of half sunken logs in the sand as well that I skimmed across - wingers will find them easily if the choose to sail over them
The overcast conditions make it tricky as well. The water depth is much easier to determine when the sun is shining.
Can guarantee I wasn't sailing in clear water!
Nothing wrong with Golden Beach as a learn to wing venue. Took the other half who is beginner there today. Had a good session over the high tide on windfoil. Water is a bit murky close to lighthouse but clearer out wide near new bar. Get a safety briefing on the bank in the middle from a local if you can.
Oh yeah, still the odd kitemare. Came back from a break and a kite was giving my gear a cuddle 
Looks like you had a great day!! After seeing the freeway traffic I cancelled a trip on sat but had an epic session 2 weeks back. The water on the Sunshine Coast is very dirty currently because of all the rain. Typically it's much cleaner, especially with incoming tide.
looking at your photos, for the non beginners you might also consider launching at the power boat club beach and foiling to the bar and back in a SE wind. Really long runs in flat deep water. As is always be very careful in outgoing tide. Some would say avoid the mouth in an outgoing tide as it's dangerous in those conditions
