Epic Surf

13/06/2025

Whales + waves = one epic day. 🐋💙

11/06/2025

fans Barrington Coast

09/06/2025

From May to November, humpback whales migrate along the coast, offering incredible opportunities to witness these gentle giants up close. 🐋✨

07/06/2025

Blast your way at epic speeds through the Forster swell to nature's playground, where we will spend quality time with majestic humpback whales during their migration. 🐋✨

02/06/2025

🐋✨ Whale Season is Heating Up! 🌊💙
Right now, the whales are heading north ⬆️, and that means we’re seeing large pods 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, males showing off 💪🐳, and something truly spectacular: heat runs 🔥🏃‍♂️🐋!
What’s a heat run? It’s when a group of male whales compete for the attention of a female—jostling, chasing, and putting on a real show to win her over 💃💘. It’s nature’s version of a high-stakes race, and it’s absolutely incredible to watch! 🤩🌊
These breathtaking moments remind us just how powerful and awe-inspiring marine life can be 💫. If you’re lucky enough to be out on the water, keep your eyes peeled—you might just witness one of the ocean’s most dramatic love stories! 🐋❤️🐋

30/05/2025

🌊🐬 Looking for an unforgettable ocean adventure in Forster-Tuncurry?
Join Epic Surf Ocean Adventures for an eco tour like no other! Cruise the crystal-clear waters, spot playful dolphins, majestic whales, and soak in the stunning coastline views. 🐋🌞
Whether you're a nature lover, thrill seeker, or just looking for a relaxing day on the water — this is an experience you won’t want to miss! 🚤💙

👉 Book online now: https://www.forsterluxuryhouseboats.com.au/dolphin-watch.../

23/05/2025

🐋🌊 Whale Season Has Officially Started! 🌊🐋

The ocean’s most spectacular travelers have arrived—humpback whales are back along our coast, and it’s time to witness their magic up close with Epic Surf Ocean Adventures!

✨ Did You Know?
🔹 Humpbacks migrate up to 8,000 km each year—one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom!
🔹 They can grow up to 16 meters long and weigh around 40 tons, yet still launch themselves out of the water in stunning breaches!
🔹 Male humpbacks sing long, complex songs to attract mates—each song lasting up to 30 minutes.
🔹 Every humpback has a unique tail (fluke) pattern, making them easy to identify by marine biologists and tour crews!

🎟️ Whale season is ON—don’t miss your chance to experience it from the best seat in the sea.
👉 Book now: www.epicsurfoceanadventures.com.au

Join us for an unforgettable ocean adventure and meet the giants of the deep. 🌊💙

18/11/2024

🌊 Did You Know? 🌊
No comprehensive environmental impact study has been conducted to evaluate the effects of wind farms on marine life. Yet, a major decision is being made right in our backyard.

Federal Minister Chris Bowen is on the verge of awarding what’s being called a "feasibility license" for a wind farm. But here’s the catch: this so-called license isn’t just about exploring possibilities—it allows the winning company to build and operate. That’s not feasibility; that’s a green light. 🚨

Today, a Great Lakes councillor, who claims to be independent, shared misinformation about there being no potential effects of wind farms on marine life in our region with no evidence. Instead of fostering a respectful discussion, valid concerns raised by a community member were dismissed and ridiculed. Bullying should not be in our schools or local government. This approach shuts down important dialogue and fails to represent the values of respectful and inclusive leadership.

🛑 This is unacceptable.
Our community deserves leaders who encourage open conversations and respect differing opinions, not those who shut down or undermine community concerns.

💡 Here’s the bottom line:

Our marine life is at stake, and there’s been no research to show the potential impact.
Our community wasn’t consulted on a project that could change our backyard forever.
Opinions may differ, but we must demand facts—not baseless claims or dismissive attitudes.
Let’s stay informed, ask the hard questions, and stand united as a community. We deserve transparency, evidence-based decisions, and a voice in shaping our region’s future.

Watch this video to learn more and decide for yourself:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBlLLfW9ais

💬 What do you think? Shouldn’t we demand more from our leaders? Share your thoughts below!

20/10/2024

🌊 Our Oceans Need You Now! 🌊

Imagine a world where the southern right whale, a critically endangered species, swims gracefully along the Barrington Coast, and grey nurse sharks find safe breeding grounds in our local marine environments. Despite our deep-rooted love for these incredible creatures, the Labor government is rushing ahead with wind farm feasibility licenses for Port Stephens—right in the path of these majestic animals during their migration.

Why has this been pushed forward without any research on the effects on our precious marine ecosystems?

Whales possess an extraordinary sense of hearing, able to detect sounds over 100 kilometers away! This remarkable ability is essential for their communication, navigation, and survival. Yet, the noise generated by wind farms could drown out their calls and disrupt their natural behavior, leading to disorientation and distress.

And what about our grey nurse sharks? These magnificent predators rely on specific habitats for breeding and hunting along the coast. The disruption caused by wind farms can severely impact their delicate ecosystems, pushing them closer to extinction.

We cannot sit idly by while our oceans and their inhabitants are put at risk! Here are four heart-wrenching reasons to stand against this proposal:

Our Endangered Species Deserve Better: Rushing into projects without thorough research could have devastating effects on critically endangered creatures like the southern right whale and grey nurse shark.

Protecting Marine Life: The disruption caused by wind farms threatens not just these species but the entire ecosystem, risking the delicate balance of marine biodiversity we hold dear.

Increased Danger: More boats in sensitive areas mean a higher chance of accidents, putting our marine wildlife at greater risk.

A Gamble We Can't Afford: The long-term environmental risks are unknown. We must prioritize the health of our oceans over short-term gains!

💔 Let’s raise our voices for those who can’t! Share this post and join the fight to protect our oceans. Together, we can send a powerful message: we will not allow our precious marine life to be sacrificed for reckless renewable's, every option must be carefully examined for its pros and cons, and wind farms on our oceans simply have more cons than pros based on the research.

Say NO to the Port Stephens wind farm proposal until comprehensive research is conducted. 💙 #

15/10/2024

Some great news for our whales and local marine life today, Chris Bowen fast tracked these deals with no environmental impact studies or research on the effects to our whales and marine life…

A world-leading offshore wind company has decided it won’t bid on the controversial project, with Chris Bowen’s office refusing to confirm if other companies are still in the race. MORE: https://bit.ly/4dO54k7

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14/10/2024

Ever wondered why they’re called Southern Right Whales? 🐋

Unfortunately, It’s because they were considered the “right” whale to hunt due to their slow movements and high oil content, sadly making them a target in the past. So today, they’re a critically endangered species we need to protect. While looking like humpbacks, have unique white marks on their head and these are individual to each whale and how they are identified, unlike Humpbacks which their tail identifies them.

We have only 270 left in Australia, and they are critically endangered, so if you spot one, please take an image of their head markings and note, size, time, and direction. Let us know so we can assist National parks protect this vulnerable species.

Due to their longer birthing timeframe and larger claves these whales have not recovered from extinction since commercial whaling was banned in 1978.

As we have sporadic spotting in our waters, and many drone enthusiasts, we are calling for your help to identify their visit to our amazing water ways. Please do not approach a mum and calf as they are extremely fragile and stress easily, drone must ensure to stay the required 100M away as well, as this species is prone to stress.

Photograph: Maree Jackson/PR IMAGE

07/10/2024

Today’s whale experiences were Epic, we observed over 30 mums, calves and juveniles … some of our customers just sent this shot of the day image of a mum and juvenile (2-3 year old).

The duo swam right past the bow of Epic Surf within 5m, to the awe of our guests. As we waited stationary idling until they passed which is what you should do) they rewarded us for our respect of their presence with multiple breaches up close and personal.

We also observed some skippers too close, chasing and cutting off whales and simply not respecting these amazing creatures, and the whales responded by staying underwater and only surfacing when they needed to breathe.

So we want to put it out there, please respect our whale visitors,

1. don’t cut them off, as it makes them change direction and they are on a set path and your actions cause stress for these intelligent but simple.

2. Don’t follow them from behind, it’s creepy and it stresses them out, instead follow along side from 100m for whales and 300m for small baby whales.

3. If a whale pops up near you, reduce speed to idle, and wait till the whale leaves. If in the right mood, whales are curious so enjoy the experience, but don’t force them.

Think of your experience like a date, respect your date, don’t stalk them, don’t cut them off, and maybe they will show you some love with an amazing experience..