Currumbin Alley
Surf Guide
Visible from the Gold Coast Highway is Currumbin's famous point, The Alley. Nowhere near as famous as Burleigh, Kirra or Snapper, the Alley can be as good or better - particularly when it's big. Watch out for the rocks on the take-off and be careful negotiating the rock jump. If in doubt, paddle out from the beach on the south side.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
BegIntAdv
Intermediate/Advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
5. Cooler than you'd think. A lot of longboarders on smaller days.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
8. Like everywhere on the Gold Coast, the place is swollen with surfboard owners.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
7. Long, long, semi-hollow point.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
7. Cyclone-induced rips. (1=knee-high Waikiki; 10=triple-overhead Ocean Beach)
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
2
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E
Wind
SW-W
Surf Height
Four-to-six foot.
Tide
Low tide.