After a few weird weather years marked by rain and unseasonal overcast days, it seems the summer heat is back, baby!

To close out 2023 and make way for a brand new year in 2024, we are staring down the barrel of hot, clear days with cool changes arriving late afternoon. This makes way for crisp early morning beach trips, puzzles and books in the midday swelter, then more late arvo beach romps into the evening coolth. We love this holiday routine so much! Bring it on!

The perfect accessory to a hot summer holiday is a SUP or kayak that helps break up the day and gets you out on the water with the family. Book it in, get out there, and embrace the summer holiday vibes in style.

Our picks for beachside locales on hot days are the Ocean Street end of Culburra Beach, the corner at ‘Mainy’ (Warrain beach) in Culburra, Abraham’s Bosom in Currarong, or the creek and bay in Callala. Beware the nor-easter blowing up some days (those early missions can be important if you want to miss the breeze!) and don’t forget to check out Morto’s weather forecast blackboard and daily suggestions on Instagram or Facebook for more tailored tips to get you through your day.