Surf spot

Burleigh Heads - 5th Ave

Forecast conditions and map view for Burleigh Heads - 5th Ave in Australia, QLD, Gold Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Gold Coast
Coordinates: -28.0781, 153.4491

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Wind speed (km/h)	6.8	7.2	7.3	14.5	17.3	14.6	7.4	5.8	7.4	5.8	5.4	9.3	13.4	10.4	4.7	4.3	6.1	5.8	5.6	12	19.6	17.7	11.2	8.2	7.9	5	8.1	20.9	22.7	23.8	25.1	22.3	14.1	14.1	16.2	21.5	18	19.8	16.7	18.4	13	11.6	9.7	13.9	17	16.5	4.9	6.2	6.3	5.8	3.3	8.7	14.3	10.8	4.6	6.2
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Burleigh Heads – 5th Ave (Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)

Burleigh Heads is one of the Gold Coast’s most famous surf areas, and the 5th Ave access point puts you close to the heart of the pointbreak. It’s a scenic, busy stretch with a classic Queensland surf vibe: headland, rainforest, beach, and a highly respected wave.

Wave type

Pointbreak / headland-assisted right-hander
Can produce long, peeling rides on a good swell
Works best when the swell wraps in cleanly around the point

Best conditions

Swell: Best with a medium to large east or southeast swell
Wind: Light offshore to cross-offshore conditions are ideal
Tide: Often best around mid to high tide, though this depends on swell size and sand
Inlet/current: Can get strong currents and draw around the point, especially on bigger days

Skill level

Generally intermediate to advanced
Can be crowded, and the wave rewards good positioning and wave knowledge
Less forgiving when it’s big or powerful

Crowd and vibe

Very popular and often crowded, especially when conditions are good
Strong local surf culture
Can feel competitive, but it’s also one of the Gold Coast’s iconic surf experiences

Hazards

Reefs and shallow sections near the point
Strong rips and currents
Heavy crowding
Bigger swells can make it powerful and fast

Nearby features

Burleigh Head National Park
Easy access from cafes, parks, and the Burleigh beachfront
Beautiful headland views and a lively atmosphere onshore

Overall

Burleigh Heads – 5th Ave is a classic, high-quality Gold Coast pointbreak with real surf pedigree. When the swell and wind line up, it can offer fast, long, memorable right-hand walls in a spectacular setting.