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Burleigh Heads is a world-class right-hand point break on the Gold Coast of Queensland. The wave wraps around a basalt headland and barrels along the rocks, producing fast, hollow tubes. When it is on, Burleigh is one of Australia's best waves. The national park headland, warm water, and city backdrop create a unique setting. Short, intense, barrel-heavy rides.
Needs a solid east or south-east cyclone swell. A westerly or south-westerly wind is offshore. Best at mid to high tide. The 4-8ft range produces its famous barrels. Works primarily in cyclone season (January through April) and during autumn groundswells. Needs size to wrap around the headland properly.
The take-off is tight at the top of the point. The wave barrels along the rocks and runs into the beach. Positioning must be precise. Sit in the takeoff zone and commit; hesitation is punished. The inside section is less critical.
Rocky headland with a powerful wave breaking close to the rocks. Getting swept into the boulders is the main danger. Shallow reef sections. Strong currents on bigger swells. The wave is fast and powerful. Experienced surfers only on solid days.
Park at Burleigh Heads village or the national park car park. Walk around the headland to view the wave. Entry from the beach at the bottom of the point. Short paddle to the lineup.
Extremely crowded when it works. Burleigh is in the middle of a major city (Gold Coast) and attracts huge numbers. Good swells see 40-60 people. The take-off zone is tiny, creating intense competition. The local crew are aggressive and skilled. Dawn patrol is essential.
Burleigh only properly works a handful of times per year. When it does, the entire Gold Coast converges. Go at first light or do not bother. The national park walk around the headland is excellent for assessing conditions. Burleigh Village has excellent cafes and restaurants. If it is not working, check Snapper Rocks or Currumbin.
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How busy each week is based on school holiday overlap from feeder markets.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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The best week for surf at Burleigh Heads is the week of 2 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Small waves but still worth a paddle for keen surfers. Short-period chop. The waves lack any real push. Light onshore crumble taking the edge off. Best conditions early morning before the sea breeze arrives. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and rocks exposed at low tide.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
Moderate water clarity: ~5m visibility
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Burleigh Heads