Currumbin Alley is a long, consistent right-hand rivermouth point break at the mouth of Currumbin Creek on the southern Gold Coast. Sand builds against the rock groyne and Elephant Rock, creating a peeling wall that can run from the take-off right across the creek mouth toward Lacey’s Lane. It’s less famous than Burleigh, Kirra or Snapper, but on its day it can match or beat them — and it’s one of the most reliable, welcoming waves on the coast for longboards, shortboards and learners alike.

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The Break Sections

The banks shift with the sand, but the ride usually unfolds in clear zones:

Behind the Rock / Currumbin Rock: The outer take-off. Steeper, more powerful and sometimes hollow, with exposed rock on the drop. Best for confident intermediates and above; many jump off the rocks here when it’s small.
The Alley (main point) The classic section. Long, rippable right-hand walls over sand that peel for hundreds of metres toward the creek. Forgiving enough for longboarders and progressing surfers, still fun when it stands up.
Across the creek / Lacey’s Lane: The inside and northern continuation. Can link through on a good bank or stand alone as a separate peak — faster bowls, shorter rides, and a natural exit toward Palm Beach.

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Best Conditions

Season : Year-round. Summer cyclones and east swells bring size; winter trades and cleaner groundswell often deliver the most organised lines.
Swell : East to southeast (ENE–SSE). Clean east swell is the sweet spot; it handles waist-high through double-overhead.
Wind : Southwest to west (offshore). Light W–SW keeps the walls glassy.
Tide : Works on most tides. Mid to low (and a rising tide) usually holds the best shape; high tide can soften the outside section.