Byron bay area - how much (if any) rubber do I need? (for _surfing_ ha ha)

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dumpy started the topic in Saturday, 29 Oct 2011 at 7:50pm

Hi all, I'm heading up there today (lets hope there is a plane) and was wondering if a wettie is needed... Anyone surf around there? how much rubber needed? 22degrees is sort of a threshold for boardies for me, but any tips appreciated!

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freeride76 Saturday, 29 Oct 2011 at 10:13pm

Water temp fluctuates more than any other time now due to upwelling from nor-easters. Bring a springy and your styling.

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dumpy Saturday, 29 Oct 2011 at 10:16pm

Thanks very much- packing now!
may your waves be good waves!

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thermalben Sunday, 30 Oct 2011 at 12:11am

Just surfed there in the last few days. If you're coming up from the southern states, it's easily boardies weather (although as Steve mentioned, water temps are fluctuating by a couple of degrees per day). I would have been cooking in a springy. Crowds were split between boardies and springies, with a couple of guys in steamers/booties (!).

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sophiawright Monday, 20 Jan 2014 at 11:09pm

Good waves to you Dumpy.Byron Bay is the best place to surf.