Mark Occhilupo, the famous professional surfer and world champion made Cronulla beach a famous surf spot. Thongs is a surf site near the entrance of the Port Hacking estuary.To reach the spot, pass the pool at Oak Park and jump off the rocks. Alternatively you can paddle from Sandshoes, as it is close enough.
Thongs is an exposed reef break that is great when it works. Surfers can explore the waves with swell sizes from less than 1 m/3 ft. The ideal wind direction is from the southeast, east and the best swell direction is from the northeast. The spot is suitable for more experienced surfers.
The best tide movement is rising and falling tides and the ideal tide position is mid and high tide. This surf site is usually uncrowded, you may encounter only few surfers and body-boarders, so it is a good choice if you hate beach crowds.
Apart from surfing, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the sea in one of the many restaurants and cafes that lie on the streets around the surf site. Note: watch out for sharks and rocks.
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Salvador, the capital of the State of Bahia, located in the northeast coast of Brazil is a great destination for surfing in South America. The sandy white, long beaches and the constant and continuous waves offer incredible surfing moments.
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If you want to have a unique life experience, then visit Manly sea life sanctuary for a thrilling shark dive experience.
Newport is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 31 km/19 mi in the north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). It nestles among the Pacific Ocean and the Pittwater.
Little Bay is a coastal suburb of Sydney, at about 14 km/9 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Little Bay beach nestles between headlands to the south and north, providing with a good shelter from prevailing sea conditions.
Curl Curl is a suburb of northern Sydney, at about 18km/11mi north-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). There is a variety of dining and accommodation options to suit different needs and budgets along Sydney's northern peninsula.
Kurnell is a suburb in southern Sydney, at about 22 km/14 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Kurnell is on the southern headland of Botany Bay, just opposite the suburb of La Perouse. Kurnell boasts some of Sydney’s top dive and surf sites.
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