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Burleigh Heads

Classic right point break over a boulder bottom. Hollow, powerful barrels on the right swell. Beautiful national park headland. Very crowded when good.

Right point break over boulders

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE

Swell Size

3–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (W/SW)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Expert

Location

County

Queensland

Region

Gold Coast

Coordinates

-28.0895, 153.4555

NOAA Buoy

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