The first place that usually comes to mind when you talk about surfing is Hawaii. Hawaii has sweet waves and awesome weather which is perfect for surfers. However, Hawaii can be a rough place for newbies who would like to feel the delite of riding a wave from start to finish without being squashed by a huge wall of water.

The good news is that Hawaii is not the only place for surfing, there are many other beaches around the globe where you can discover how to surf or if you are already an experienced surfer, catch great waves. We're going to focus on some nice surfing spots located in Australia.

Australia is a country that has a bunch to offer surfers, it is somewhat of a heaven where all sorts of situations and wave sizes can be found.

Lets talk about the places in Australia that offer first-class conditions for those who enjoy to surf.

The first thing you need to realize about the Australian beaches is that as you go farther into the north you run the risk of encountering the beautiful but extremely dangerous jellyfish. Before you get in the water it is always a good idea to get info about the areas that are most likely to have a high quanitity of jellyfish.

Victoria: Victoria is the southernmost state of Australia; it is open to the cold waters of the Antarctic and is the place where you can find a lot of virgin beaches, if you are planning to surf at one of the Victorian beaches then the most important thing to keep in mind is to bring your wetsuit because this is not a tropical area, things can get very cold particularly during winter. A great place to visit is the Bells beach and you can find optimum surfing conditions during the autumn season.

South Australia: Just like Victoria, South Australia is also widely exposed to the Antarctic Ocean so bringing a wetsuit is again a must. Surfers in Adelaide usually have to head for the tip of the Yorke Peninsula because Adelaide is on a gulf and does not get decent waves. South Australia has many virgin beaches and much of its coastline is not accessible but if you want to explore the area then renting a four wheel drive vehicle is definitely a must.

New South Wales: Another perfect place to catch waves. The state is located south of Queensland and the entire area provides outstanding surfing conditions. The best times to visit New South Wales and catch great waves is during the summer and fall seasons. If you head towards the north parts of this state you will find great point setups at Lennox and Angourie.

Queensland: Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is placed in the southernmost section of the state close to New Wales and it is exactly around this territory where you can find more great surfing conditions. Kirra and Burleigh are well-known break points where you can catch amazing waves. As you travel farther to the north, surfing conditions start to get worse because you will hit the great barrier reef. This is also well known to have a lot of jellyfish.

West Australia: Some places can get really muggy and the water temperature can jump into the mid 80s. The best places to catch waves are Esperance and Albany, among these beaches you can find good waves but access to this area is difficult. If you wander to Esperance or Albany it is good to know that their beaches get the same swell as Indo.

As you probably noticed, most of the areas we have talked about and recommended are located at the southernmost part of Australia, as you head towards the north you will find a lot of jellyfish which is definitely not a good thing for surfers, so remember to keep that in mind.

Kryssie Maree is a freelance travel writer who writes for Find a Hobby.