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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Burleigh Heads

Also known as Burleigh

Intermediate Point break Rock bottom Peels right 0.6–3 m Mid tide

A beautiful right point break wrapping around the Burleigh headland. The wave breaks over rock and sand, offering a variety of sections from barrel to open face. The picturesque setting with the Burleigh Heads National Park backdrop makes it one of Australia's most photogenic waves. Known for powerful, hollow sections when bigger swells arrive.

Hazards

CrowdsRocksLocalism

Conditions

Best swell
E, SE
Best wind
W, SW
Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Wave size
0.6–3 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-28.0878, 153.4544

Facilities

ParkingShowersCafe

Sources