Surfing is a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer, uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of a moving wave of water, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. The term surfing usually refers to the act of riding a wave using a board, regardless of the stance. Australia is often nicknamed "The surfer's paradise". And for a good reason, it is one of the first surfing destinations in the world, with its 37,000 km coastline, with reefs, beaches and point breaks, which challenges the most experienced surfers. With waves for beginners as well as seasoned surfers, some of the world's best surf spots are right here in Australia. From the east to the west coast, there are lots of beaches known for their beauty as well as their breaks.
Did you know that there are approximately 2.5 million recreation surfers in Australia? Over 1 in 10 Australians surf as a recreational activity.