What do you look for on a surf trip.

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What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by rmb » Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:55 pm

Ok when planning a surf trip what do you look for.

I will put mine up and the level out of 10 I look for asides from surfing as i figure obviously we are after good waves. N

Accommodation- 5/10 I like comfort but don't require luxury.
Fishing- 8/10 Always a good secondary option.
Diving-0/10
Swimming/Snorkelling- 8/10 Need alternative's between surf's/
Proximity to nightlife-0/10
Bar/Entertainment at accommodation on board-8/10 Good to have a fun social scene at night.
Other optional activities/water sports-5/10
Internet access-5/10
Food- 6/10

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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by offshore1 » Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:26 pm

I wouldn't consider going unless i could rock up to the breaks in one of these :

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-- 10/10

otherwise rmjob, I'm in total agreement with your calculations.
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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by Natho » Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:55 pm

I would be looking for waves on a surf trip myself.

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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by rmb » Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:04 am

offshore1 wrote:I wouldn't consider going unless i could rock up to the breaks in one of these :

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-- 10/10

otherwise rmjob, I'm in total agreement with your calculations.
I think that is essential, I think I did say asides from surfing Nath. It can be anything you look for.
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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by steve shearer » Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:29 am

I wanna get tubed stupid, hang out with people who aren't hung up on keeping up with the joneses or have petit-bourgeois value systems, have a plentiful supply of cold beer handy and luxuriate in a culture with some connection to the natural world.
Get some big hook-ups in between swells.
Preferably not in close proximity to too many backpacking euros, aussie roosters or Brazilian packs.

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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by bobjs » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:36 pm

The drawcard wave an easy walk or paddle from accommodation. Ideally straight out the front and other options nearby.
Cheap accomodation and good cheap food (this can mean camping in Aus)
Not too crowded
Relaxed local atmosphere away from any major populous
Beautiful natural setting (although I am yet to see an un-developed coastline that doesn't meet that criteria)
The likelihood of dying from any of the above (wave, transport, food, crowds, locals) not too high.

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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by marauding mullet » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:57 pm

bobjs wrote:The drawcard wave an easy walk or paddle from accommodation. Ideally straight out the front and other options nearby.
Cheap accomodation and good cheap food (this can mean camping in Aus)
Not too crowded
Relaxed local atmosphere away from any major populous
Beautiful natural setting (although I am yet to see an un-developed coastline that doesn't meet that criteria)
The likelihood of dying from any of the above (wave, transport, food, crowds, locals) not too high.
I had a quite a list in mind until I read the last qualification.
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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by ctd » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:16 pm

quote="bobjs"]The drawcard wave an easy walk or paddle from accommodation. Ideally straight out the front and other options nearby.
Cheap accomodation and good cheap food (this can mean camping in Aus)
Not too crowded
Relaxed local atmosphere away from any major populous
Beautiful natural setting (although I am yet to see an un-developed coastline that doesn't meet that criteria)
The likelihood of dying from any of the above (wave, transport, food, crowds, locals) not too high.[/quote]


I can think of 1/2 dozen sites south of Nowra. Although, of course, wave consistency is not guaranteed any more than it is in Sydney. And food is not Asia pricing, obviously.

Still, doesnt have quite as much appeal or 'street cred points' as some exotic clime.

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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by alakaboo » Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:27 am

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Post by alakaboo » Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:45 am

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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by Beanpole » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:12 pm

I look for something like a high rise at Rainbow with Snapper going off at about 5 to 6 feet and no one out :-)(
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Re: What do you look for on a surf trip.

Post by Trev » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:24 pm

Beanpole wrote:I look for something like a high rise at Rainbow with Snapper going off at about 5 to 6 feet and no one out :-)(
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