surfer's paradise

[Josh2934]

hi, i'm canadian. i'm soming down there i september.
can anyone tell me what the water temps are like in surfer's paradise at that time? also, are there shore dives around there, or boat dives? if not, are they a long trip? i'd appreciate anything anybody has to say about the area at all, in the water or out. thank you.

 

[BB1]

Hi Josh,

Try this site for loads of general info:

Diving The Gold Coast

Apparently the seaway is really good but I've not done it yet!

Diving The Gold Coast

September is probably still cool but not as cold as Canada!

Can you bring some decent beer with you - LOL

 

[deltablade]

hi josh, i live in brisbane approx 40 mins drive from the gold coast, there are a couple of shore dives near here,, gold coast seaway and the tweed river, and many dive boat spots as well,,
there is flinders reef , curtain artificial reef , cook island , and some awesome dives of stradbroke island where u can swim with grey nurse sharks an possibly humpback whales if ur lucky, im in need of a dive buddy cos i impregnated my last one (my wife ) lol so when u get here drop us a line an ill show u around if u want

cheers

 

[Big Blue Diving]

Best place I dived was an area south of Surfers called Byron Bay. Dive site there called Julian Rocks & it was awesome!

 

[Josh2934]

hey, thanks boys. thats what i needed to hear. will i be good in a 3mm suit?
BB1, why would you want beer? i thought vb was one of the best beers i'd ever had. from what i hear, i'll need to bring coffee.
i'll dive with any of ya. i can't do it alone. thanks for the help guys. cheers.