In the quaint seaside town south of Sydney, a bitter war has erupted between angry local surfers who claim city slickers are ruining their famous break.
Those who live and surf near Sandon Point, Buli have even created a series of handcrafted signs along the sandy beaches, sending a clear message to the “blowing in” outsiders: you are not welcome here.
A local surfer said the spot had attracted surfers from Sydney, particularly Maroubra and the rest of the Eastern Beaches, and was unimpressed by their behavior.
He says they were pushy on the waves and didn’t show the local surfers due respect during breaks.
The handmade signs have been spotted on the beach at Sandon Point, Bulli, claiming ‘blow-in’ surfers are not welcome (pictured)
Another sign read in blue pen on a wooden sign nailed high up on a telegraph pole: “Locals Only, No Burglaries” (pictured)
A Bulli resident said he saw a group of six young men putting up a sign that read ‘Locals only shit in Kooks, shit too’ (pictured). The man removed the sign and reported the group to police
The signs are a stark reminder of the growing tension between those who call this place home and those wanting to experience its legendary waves, and have sparked debate on social media about surfing etiquette.
“Surfers are nomadic and travel to catch good waves.” “Granted, respect is key no matter where you’re from,” said one person.
“Everyone knows the etiquette, it’s up to everyone if they stick to it. If they don’t, this is the result.”
A second added: “I’m fine with that as long as the Sandon Point locals never surf anywhere else again.” Where do they go when Sandon doesn’t break?
Sandon Point Beach stretches in a 900m east curve between Points Bulli and Waniora in the northern suburbs of Wollongong.
The beach is on an exposed point break and is known among surfers for its very consistent surf, especially in the winter and spring months.
Sandon is one of NSW’s best righthand points – waves that break to the surfer’s right – and produces long and powerful waves of up to five meters in length.
Train services to Wollongong have made the beach more accessible, and surfers travel to this famous spot to escape Sydney’s crowded beaches.
Sandon Point beach runs 900m in an easterly curve between Bulli and Waniora points, 11km north of Wollongong (pictured)
Located on an exposed point break, the beach is known among surfers for its very consistent surf, particularly during the winter and spring months (pictured: surfers at Sandon Point Beach).
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