hey jethro what a great looking place,who cares what the locals think,
they probly thought you were a little strange anyway living in a house
with a 200 foot yellow arrow on it but at least you can paddle straight back to it and not get lost.

(great photos mate) Cya Ian

Hey DJ
I drive around (takes about 10mins) because when there are waves the wind is blowing from the south and I would be paddling directly into it. Have done a downwinder home a couple of times though.

I suppose there are some nasties in the water. It's the marine stinger season from Dec to May. I wear a stinger suit. Like a steamer but made of lycra. Not very flattering on an old bloke so I wear boardies as well. I don't hang around in the water after I fall off. Get back on the board as fast as possible.

I have paddled the length of the beach and I see stingrays, sandsharks and turtles when the water is clear.
Also, not bad windsurfing off the beach and I can also get the occasional mushy wave to SUP surf on.

i used live in cairns
I have surfed that place during strong tradwinds - gets waist high and pretty good
there is another break which is better for mals - and much longer
keep looking!!!