War erupts in Bulli over Sandon Point Beach – with local surfers calling out ‘blow ins’ from Maroubra
War breaks out in Bulli above Sandon Point Beach – with local surfers shouting ‘blow ins’ from Maroubra
- Signs spotted at Sandon Point Beach, Bulli
- Beach is a famous breaking point among surfers
- Signs claim beach open to ‘locals only’
A bitter war has broken out in the picturesque coastal town south of Sydney between angry local surfers who claim that townspeople are ruining their famous holiday.
Those who live and surf near Sandon Point, Bulli have even created a series of handmade signs along the sandy shores, sending a clear message to the ‘blow in’ outsiders: you are not welcome here.
A local surfer said the spot attracts surfers from Sydney, particularly Maroubra and the rest of the Eastern Beaches, and he’s not impressed with their behaviour.
He says they are pushy on the waves and have shown no respect for the local surfers during the breaks.
The handmade signs were spotted on Sandon Point beach, Bulli, claiming that ‘blow-in’ surfers are not welcome (pictured)
Another sign had the words “locals only no blow ins” written in blue marker on a wooden sign nailed high on a telegraph pole (pictured)
A resident of Bulli said he saw a group of six young men put up a sign reading ‘locals only f**k off blow in Kooks f**k off too’ (pictured). The man removed the sign and reported the group to the police
The signs are a stark reminder of the growing tension between those who call this place home and those who want to experience its legendary waves, sparking a debate over social media surf etiquette.
‘Surfers are nomads, traveling to surf good waves. Agreed, respect is key no matter where you come from,” said one person.
‘Everyone knows the etiquette, it is up to the individual whether he adheres to it. If they don’t, this is the result.’
A second added: ‘I’m fine with it as long as the Sandon Point locals never surf anywhere else. Where will they go if Sandon doesn’t break.’
Sandon Point beach stretches in a curve to the east for 900 meters between Bulli and Waniora Points, in the northern suburbs of Wollongong.
The beach is an open point and is known among surfers for having very consistent surf, especially in the winter and spring months.
Sandon is one of the best right-handed points in NSW – waves that break to a surfer’s right – creating long and powerful waves of up to five metres.
Train lines to Wollongong have made the beach more accessible, with surfers traveling to the famous spot to escape Sydney’s busy beaches.
Sandon Point beach runs for 900m in a curve to the east between Bulli and Waniora Points, 11km north of Wollongong (pictured)
The beach is an open point and is known among surfers for very consistent surf, especially in the winter and spring months (pictured, surfers at Sandon Point Beach)