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A local favourite, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/kirra-point\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKirra Beach\u003C/a\u003E is home to many a pro, with the break itself far more welcoming of seasoned veterans than boarding beginners. Regardless, Kirra is considered to boast one of the best righthanders in Australia.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESnapper Rocks\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-411307 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Snapper Rocks | How to surf the Gold Coast\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Snapper Rocks | How to surf the Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-300x201.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-768x514.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-2048x1370.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-335x224.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-1050x702.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/107161-3-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe home of the annual \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/corona-gold-coast-pro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECorona Open Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E competition (formerly the Quiksilver Pro), \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/snapper-rocks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESnapper\u003C/a\u003E is a small, rocky outcrop nestled into Rainbow Bay by the border of New South Wales. The famous point break forms the beginning of the man-made Superbank which reaches back round to Kirra and is considered one of the state’s most consistent places to catch waves.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrumbin\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-411308 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Currumbin surf\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Currumbin | surf the Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/131367-56-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWedged between a creek mouth and a point, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/currumbin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECurrumbin\u003C/a\u003E is welcoming of both beginners and more advanced surfers. Head for the waves of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/currumbin-alley-surf-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECurrumbin Alley\u003C/a\u003E regardless of your skill set; learners will find solace in the rolling whitewash on the inside, with the district home to a collection of surf schools. Those a little more confident on the waves will prefer the more aggressive swell out back, where a nice right-hand point break resides.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-411313 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Burleigh Heads surf\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gold-coast--691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Burleigh Heads surf\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gold-coast--691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gold-coast--1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDespite a reputation for its growing cafe culture, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/burleigh-heads\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E remains first and foremost a surfing haven. Boasting some of the best breaks in the district, Burleigh Heads is somewhat surprisingly ideal for all skill levels. Beginners best stick to the front of the revamped \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/12/31/burleigh-pavilion-is-open/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBurleigh Pavilion\u003C/a\u003E, where waves tend to be friendlier. Those not short of skills or confidence can head a little further afield, making their way to Burleigh Heads National Park and The Esplanade.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-411312 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Surfers Paradise | How to surf the Gold Coast\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139942-2-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Surfers Paradise | How to surf the Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139942-2-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139942-2-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs its name suggests, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/surfers-paradise\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E isn’t short of a wave or two. The most recognised of the Gold Coast’s suburbs, the coastal hub is famous for its nightlife, but it has just as much to offer in terms of swell. Favouring beginners, the waves here tend to be more gentle than not, so the experienced are better off elsewhere. And be wary that Surfers is a popular place to swim; surf only in the designated board areas marked by the blue flags.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESouth Stradbroke Island\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-411311 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"South Stradbroke Island | How to surf the Gold Coast\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"South Stradbroke Island | How to surf the Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/139745-34-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHidden gem, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/south-stradbroke-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouth Stradbroke Island\u003C/a\u003E sits just 200 metres away from the Spit and is one of the most beloved places to surf on the Gold Coast. Getting here is the hardest part; paddle across the seaway or simply hop aboard a water taxi in Southport or Runaway Bay. The exposed beach break you’ll find here is better suited to veterans of the sport.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETugun\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-411309 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"How to surf the Gold Coast\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"How to surf the Gold Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/137338-2-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003Et’s in sleepy \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/tugun\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETugun\u003C/a\u003E, sitting down south past Currumbin, that you’ll find waves offering a little solitude. The waves here are refreshingly plentiful in swell but rarely in people. Home to an exposed beach break, Tugun is one of the Gold Coast’s most reliable offerings when it comes to finding surf, and is home to both lefts and rights for those with a preference.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPre-surf\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore you hit the water, a surf check is a non-negotiable to determine where to surf on the Gold Coast that day. Conveniently for those who don’t have direct access to the beach to check the wave conditions in person, you can research online from the comfort of your couch. Coastal Watch and Swellnet are two of the district’s most reliable websites to show you where to surf on the Gold Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe app-happy can instead choose to download Hurley Surf or Seabreeze. It’s through this duo that you’ll be plied with recent surf reports, weather and swell predictions, and photos of a bevy of beaches along the coast, stretching from Coolangatta right up to Southport.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPost-surf\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-49699 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cafe-28.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe 28 Coolangatta Gold Coast | How to surf\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cafe-28.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cafe-28-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cafe-28-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERefuelling after a wave session is easy on the Gold Coast, which is just as bountiful in cafes and restaurants as it is in coastline. The district’s array of surf clubs are just as famous as its various breaks, making a visit to one of these a must-do while in the area. Pub grub is the forte here, often paired with breathtaking ocean views; stand-outs include the Rainbow Bay Surf Club on the cusp of Snapper Rocks, Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Club, and the ever-popular Southport Surf Club.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese beachside haunts also act as an ideal viewing platform for those who prefer to watch the surf rather than partake – grab yourself a front row seat and watch the action with a cold beer in hand.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a caffeine hit is what you really need post-surf, you’re in luck; the cafes along the Gold Coast are just as plentiful. Cafe D-Bar is a local institution, perched on the top of Point Danger in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/coolangatta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECoolangatta\u003C/a\u003E, you can grab coffee while you take in the surf from both sides. Nearby, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/the-strand-at-coolangatta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EStrand in Coolangatta\u003C/a\u003E is littered with eateries serving up coffee and bacon and egg roll combos. But it’s travelling up the coast that you’ll find a gourmet take on breakfast fare; stop off at another of the Gold Coast’s best: Commune in Burleigh, the ever-popular Paddock Bakery in Miami, or Bam Bam Bakehouse in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/mermaid-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMermaid\u003C/a\u003E for a quality brew and decent feed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-4408\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-28.085135\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E153.440894\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1582574430000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe best spots to hang ten.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"how-to-surf-the-gold-coast","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jak.unterrheiner-instagram-61-ig-17865644989473087-e1582526500873.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jak.unterrheiner-instagram-61-ig-17865644989473087-e1582526500873.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"A surfer’s guide to the Gold Coast’s waves","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"How-to"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/au/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Things to Do","url":"/content/teq/au/en/things-to-do.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Outdoor Adventure","url":"/content/teq/au/en/things-to-do/adventure.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Surfing ","url":"/content/teq/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing.html"},{"active":true,"title":"How to surf the Gold Coast","url":"/content/teq/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/how-to-surf-the-gold-coast.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_GC_BurleighBeach_Surfing_@jak.unterrheiner.jpg","alt":"Burleigh Heads","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sarah Bristow","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/how-to-surf-the-gold-coast/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-11-13T03:29:51.303Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/p/pZkvHY4rgWa9z9nLWRp2/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sarah Bristow"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECount yourself among the surfing population? Then you’ve found yourself in the right place; the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Gold-Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E is Mecca for board riders. Along the 57-kilometre-long strip of pristine coastline reside waves for every skill level, from the waist-high for \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/01/19/which-gold-coast-surf-school-is-for-you/\"\u003Eblossoming beginners\u003C/a\u003E, to one of the world’s most infamous breaks, Superbank, a favourite of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2014/03/09/queensland-surfing-the-pro-tour-2/\"\u003Emore experienced\u003C/a\u003E as well as the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/10/18/queensland-surf-events/\"\u003ECorona Open Gold Coast.\u003C/a\u003E Not sure which beach break best suits your needs? Let us help you discover where to surf on the Gold Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe best breaks\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKirra Beach\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_411314\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagecb5ce9f0-02e4-4e42-8736-3d8956b8237a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_KirraBeach_Surfing_@justyoumeandthesea.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_KirraBeach_Surfing_@justyoumeandthesea.jpg","alt":"Kirra Beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/how-to-surf-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagecb5ce9f0-02e4-4e42-8736-3d8956b8237a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389580149/2020-gc-kirrabeach-surfing--justyoumeandthesea.jpeg","uuid":"4d1b7ca3-ca23-4b76-9a7f-8d50842c6103","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/justyoumeandthesea/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@justyoumeandthesea \u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text124f13e2-c41b-47db-ab7e-fa41657f8a55":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis Southern Gold Coast gem may be devoid of the glitz and glamour of northern neighbours like Surfers Paradise, but what it lacks in skyscrapers it makes up for in soul. A local favourite, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/kirra-point\"\u003EKirra Beach\u003C/a\u003E is home to many a pro, with the break itself far more welcoming of seasoned veterans than boarding beginners. Regardless, Kirra is considered to boast one of the best righthanders in Australia.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESnapper Rocks\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image7d16fec9-67fd-4c08-bb5d-15d13be7b42f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_RainbowBeach_Beaches_107161.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_RainbowBeach_Beaches_107161.jpg","alt":"Snapper Rocks Rainbow Beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/how-to-surf-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image7d16fec9-67fd-4c08-bb5d-15d13be7b42f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1591931293106/2020-gc-rainbowbeach-beaches-107161.jpeg","uuid":"f3d6cad9-77ed-4f58-aa49-358dec970b1f","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text223e3cfd-f636-44f8-865c-ecd5474e9668":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe home of the annual \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/corona-gold-coast-pro\"\u003ECorona Open Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E competition (formerly the Quiksilver Pro), \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/snapper-rocks\"\u003ESnapper\u003C/a\u003E is a small, rocky outcrop nestled into Rainbow Bay by the border of New South Wales. The famous point break forms the beginning of the man-made Superbank which reaches back round to Kirra and is considered one of the state’s most consistent places to catch waves.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECurrumbin\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagedfbd8cb2-77a4-4dd7-97b1-27c6c057f411":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_Currumbin_Surfing_131367.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_Currumbin_Surfing_131367.jpg","alt":"Currumbin | surf the Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/how-to-surf-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagedfbd8cb2-77a4-4dd7-97b1-27c6c057f411.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681963937949/2020-gc-currumbin-surfing-131367.jpeg","uuid":"c066b9ac-41dd-4c09-920d-7ff741e0fbe3","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text747f93b8-67e3-4846-b048-19660493deda":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWedged between a creek mouth and a point, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/currumbin\"\u003ECurrumbin\u003C/a\u003E is welcoming of both beginners and more advanced surfers. Head for the waves of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/currumbin-alley-surf-school\"\u003ECurrumbin Alley\u003C/a\u003E regardless of your skill set; learners will find solace in the rolling whitewash on the inside, with the district home to a collection of surf schools. 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And be wary that Surfers is a popular place to swim; surf only in the designated board areas marked by the blue flags.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESouth Stradbroke Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagefc12f376-da43-4e84-ad8e-b33627d4df99":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_SouthStradBroke_Beaches_139745.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_SouthStradBroke_Beaches_139745.jpg","alt":"South Stradbroke Island | How to surf the Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/how-to-surf-the-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagefc12f376-da43-4e84-ad8e-b33627d4df99.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389601260/2020-gc-southstradbroke-beaches-139745.jpeg","uuid":"09ff5770-f6c8-41ec-a8a8-5e8fe786be94","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text993aabc9-f0c7-4e07-841d-3224e0267161":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHidden gem, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/south-stradbroke-island\"\u003ESouth Stradbroke Island\u003C/a\u003E sits just 200 metres away from the Spit and is one of the most beloved places to surf on the Gold Coast. 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