Australia Guide: Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is a bustling surf destination known for its long sandy beaches and consistent waves. It’s one of Australia’s most famous surf regions, featuring a range of breaks suitable for all skill levels. There are three breaks that reign supreme along this coastline and they are known as Snapper Rocks, Burleigh Heads, and Kirra. These breaks are not for the faint of heart, as they are recommended only for intermediate and advanced surfers. There are many things that surfers must take into consideration when paddling out at these points. Firstly the long-shore current is very powerful, requiring a strong ability to paddle. Snapper Rocks is famous for its perfect barrels and its long right hand point. Burleigh Heads contains a number of reef breaks that create heavy and hollow tubes, especially on bigger swells. Kirra is renowned for its long right hand barrels and sees a great number of surfers traveling there to test the merritt each year. All three of these surf breaks have nice food spots and an abundant amount of parking close by. It is highly recommended to travel here during the winter months for advanced surfers and during the summer for beginners. On top of this, it is best to get into the water as early as possible, due to the large crowds that make their way to the gold coast each day.