No matter where you are in Australia, surfing is common, and it is popular. If you are a seasoned surfer, you just need to head to a beach, wait for that perfect swell and then begin your adventure with the rhythmic waves. If you still need to know the basics, you will have to learn the ABCs from an expert. You'll be luckier if Brisbane has a surfing competition going on during the time of your visit. Even if you can't compete with them, you can always be in the audience, cheering on the competitors.