Hi,
I am learning how to windsurf (very much beginner phase) and have the Moby Dick of beginner boards which must weigh almost 20kg. Super stable though
I live on the Northside of Brisbane near Chermside.

Can anyone recommend any good spots to learn near me and has a short walk?

Wellington point was great but a bit of a drive
Sandgate today was a long walk with a heavy board and it was a bit too hard to uphaul in the swell
Scotts point was alright but was pretty choppy by the end
Lake weyba was great but on the sunshine coast

Thanks everyone

Sandstone point is a great learning spot car park right next to where you launch plenty of room to rig up. Tide dependant but half tied up. Works best in South East.

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cheers jeff

Thanks, my board has a pretty big fun which ran into trouble at Sandgate mid tide I think

Yeah , but the thing about sandstone point is , first timers bring beer.
IN Extange we tell you where the board destroying reefs are .

Tides greater than 1.5m at the Brisbane bar will let you use a 50cm fin at Sandstone ...................... except over the rock bars

Thanks everyone!
Ended up heading to Lake Weyba, best session yet. But it is a fair drive so very keen to go around Brisbane

agree that sandstone point is the best for learning but queens beach north isn't tide effected and in lighter winds is almost flat water and worth a look.

Bells beach, Margate beach, Scotts Point beach are all good!
I am a learner, why do you drive too long to Noosa, can you tell please?

Golden beach would be a good spot especially when the tides are right

I would say says Bells beach as well, you need to be on the water as much as possible and Bells is easy distance with no traffic like heading north. Also we are heading into the time of year with winds from the south west which suits Bells as well.

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Aestas said..
Hi,
I am learning how to windsurf (very much beginner phase) and have the Moby Dick of beginner boards which must weigh almost 20kg. Super stable though
I live on the Northside of Brisbane near Chermside.

Can anyone recommend any good spots to learn near me and has a short walk?

Wellington point was great but a bit of a drive
Sandgate today was a long walk with a heavy board and it was a bit too hard to uphaul in the swell
Scotts point was alright but was pretty choppy by the end
Lake weyba was great but on the sunshine coast

Thanks everyone

Chasing wind and the right conditions is part and parcel of this sport. Can be frustrating I think it is a bit like snow skiing in that you have very specific seasons for each location. As such, some people only participate during those times and spend the rest of the year dreaming or posting on forums to pass the time. In contrast, the real go-getters travel all over the place, chasing the wind. They are not scared of winter, cold water, fish with big teeth or kite surfers. They are addicted to reading met forecasts and eventually buy a custom vehicle or trailer to transport dozens of sails, boards, masts and booms. They sail after dark and when there are cyclones present. The only thing they are scared of is when their wife asks them how much money they have spent on their gear.

Wherever you go, spend lots of time on the water. Fall and keep on getting up. Soon you will no longer be a beginner.

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Aestas said..
Hi,
I am learning how to windsurf (very much beginner phase) and have the Moby Dick of beginner boards which must weigh almost 20kg. Super stable though
I live on the Northside of Brisbane near Chermside.

Can anyone recommend any good spots to learn near me and has a short walk?

Wellington point was great but a bit of a drive
Sandgate today was a long walk with a heavy board and it was a bit too hard to uphaul in the swell
Scotts point was alright but was pretty choppy by the end
Lake weyba was great but on the sunshine coast

Thanks everyone

Chasing wind and the right conditions is part and parcel of this sport. Can be frustrating I think it is a bit like snow skiing in that you have very specific seasons for each location. As such, some people only participate during those times and spend the rest of the year dreaming or posting on forums to pass the time. In contrast, the real go-getters travel all over the place, chasing the wind. They are not scared of winter, cold water, fish with big teeth or kite surfers. They are addicted to reading met forecasts and eventually buy a custom vehicle or trailer to transport dozens of sails, boards, masts and booms. They sail after dark and when there are cyclones present. The only thing they are scared of is when their wife asks them how much money they have spent on their gear.

Wherever you go, spend lots of time on the water. Fall and keep on getting up. Soon you will no longer be a beginner.

Mate, you are so right, get your wife addict to it. Lol!