Gold Coast Beachbreaks Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W windswell, or a mix with SW or S
Wind
E
Surf Height
head-high and below
Tide
medium
Gold Coast Beachbreaks Surf Guide
When it is good, this is a long span of scattered sand-bottom peaks. Usually, what you see are closeouts with the occasional mushy corner unless there's a mix of WNW and S swells.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
BegIntAdv
Beginner to intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
MellowHeavy
Nonexistent.
Spot Rating
Poor
PoorPerfect
Scattered beachbreak peaks.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Manageable but can be rough after a rain.
Hazards
Boulders getting tossed across the highway when the waves are big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Park along PCH.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
January-December
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