Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Coolangatta

Beach break near the NSW/QLD border. Multiple peaks. Good for beginners on smaller swells. Kirra and Snapper are just a short walk away.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

light

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Queensland

Region

Gold Coast

Coordinates

-28.1675, 153.5395

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Kirra

1516 ft · Point Break · Best 4–10 ft

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Greenmount

2946 ft · Point Break · Best 2–6 ft

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The Superbank

3066 ft · Point Break · Best 3–10 ft

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Snapper Rocks

3700 ft · Point Break · Best 3–10 ft

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Burleigh Heads

7.4 mi · Point Break · Best 3–10 ft

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