Currumbin on a small day?

North Kirra in NE? Perhaps Byron Bay (Clarke's/Main) in NE and Ballina (river) in decent southerly but some but big .......?? s.

Hey Justin, I've had my boys out sailing at Neil St in Se'r when it's under 2' around low tide also Castaways and Stumer's in northerlies on the same tide. I was going to try DI with them given the horrible run of easterlies we've had but just too hectic with all the muppets up there this time of year. Hoping to get them out next weekend up that way but the forecast is pretty average at this stage.

Hi Justin,
If they are very new to the waves I would try Beachmere on a big SE'er
or
Currumbin alley on a NE'er

Both spots are cross on, very little to no sweep, usually small waves but will give kids the chance to get rolled, catch some backside waves, do some jumps and waterstart in the ocean, all in the knowledge that if it goes wrong both the wind, and the waves will wash you into the beach (or the big sandbar at currumbin).

Gestalt said..
thanks batstonem, (martin?) sorry i'm not sure of everyones handle on here.

beachmere is a great suggestion. i've not sailed there so will give it a look. pretty keen on currumbin i remember haircut telling me in a ne its good.

we went to neil st today but surfed as the wind just didn't pick up. it kinda died as the day went on.

Bit late to this thread sorry...
Yep - Currumbin is good on the right tide, and when can find a gap amongst the swimmers and surfers ( lifeguards hate it when we get too close).
Not sure what level your kids are at/size, however most wind directions work as long as you are prepared to chase them around.

We have been out there most afternoons for the last couple of seasons now. My son is seven now and can almost tall enough to 'see' through the sail window

Anyway, good luck with it and PM me if you want any more local info/conditions report.

I swung by currumbin today and there is still some size to the swell. No waves on the inside and 1-1.5m faces on the outer bank.

I thought lacies might be more forgiving. Was there around 11am and tide looked low.

which tide do you find best there mahi.

Looks like longboards at jenifer ave tomorrow. I'll pm you next outing in the surf.

thx for the advice.

Hi Gestalt,
I was there last weekend on a low tide and it was fine. In fact it always breaks in that spot so the tide is probably not that important.

I am not sure it is great for learning though. Its very offshore in that spot due to the way the wave wraps around and is thus super gusty. More so in winter as it tends to be SSW or S. Its often crowded with surfers, and particularly the learner surf schools use is so there are lots of european kids on giant foam boards and the local kite crew are on it too every time it blows. Up to you of course.

Believe it or not Lennox main beach is sailable in a Southerly or SSW and is probably better for beginners. Still gusty but go up the beach to get away from the headland. Big gutter so time to get sorted. Cross - cross off. No crowds.

Gestalt said..
thx,

at lennox do you mean north of the reefs and south of the SLSC. where the kiters go?

Yep