Currumbin Alley
Gold Coast, Australia
Point breakBeginner
A fun, gentle right-hand sandbank at the mouth of Currumbin Creek, one of the Gold Coast's most accessible and forgiving beginner breaks, sheltered by the creek mouth geography.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size3-6ft
Wind
NW
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
Varies by location
The Wave
Type
Right (primarily)
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Slow, long, peeling right, very forgiving
Length
75–150m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Beginner–Intermediate
- •Why: The creek-mouth sandbank produces slow, forgiving waves over a sandy bottom, great for building confidence.
Hazards
- •Creek outflow can create unpredictable currents after heavy rain
- •The sandbank shape shifts season to season
- •Crowded during school holidays
Local Tips
- •Longboards and mid-lengths maximise the gentle walls.
- •After heavy rain, the creek outflow degrades water quality, wait 48 hours before surfing.
Location
-28.1245, 153.4868