Burleigh Heads is a world-class right-hand point break on the Gold Coast, Queensland, wrapping around a basalt headland. It’s famous for long, hollow, high-performance walls and barrels, and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most consistent and beautiful point breaks.

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The Break Sections
The wave peels along the headland with several distinct sections that can link up on good days:
* Sharkies: The outer peak in front of the bluff. Thick, hollow and powerful — often the heaviest section.
* The Cove: A long, barreling section that wraps into the bay, offering deep tubes and solid walls.
* The Point: The main and most classic section. Long, perfect walls with consistent barrel opportunities and plenty of room for high-performance surfing.
* Rockbreak: A shorter, rockier inside section that works better on smaller days and higher tides.

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Best Conditions
* Season: Year-round, with strong winter south swells (May–August) and solid summer cyclone swells (December–March).
* Swell: South to southeast (best with some south in it).
* Wind: Southwest to west (offshore).
* Tide: Low to mid tide is generally preferred for the best shape and barrels.