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Surf GuideQueensland
Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads is the iconic Gold Coast Burleigh Bluff point break, a landmark headland wave where The Point and Rockbreak can throw long right-hand walls and hollow pockets when the ESE to SE swell lines up. It is one of the most iconic surf spots on the Gold Coast and a true Burleigh landmark. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Burleigh Heads in Queensland.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationQueensland, AU
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Access is via the Goodwin Terrace northern car park and the headland tracks, and the long paddle to the point keeps the lineup honest on busy days.
Watch for rocks, rips, locals, and crowd pressure when The Point and Rockbreak are working.
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