Currumbin Alley surf report
Sandy right-hander at the creek mouth, sheltered from southerlies. A classic learner spot. Locals call it The Alley.
Today at Currumbin Alley (Sat, 3 Oct) · best 5am–8am
Fun.
Glassy, no wind, waist-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around waist high (0.6m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings north-north-westerly 5 kn around 8am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 2:57 am Gold Coast time.
When is Currumbin Alley good?
- Best wind
- South-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East-north-east to south-south-east
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1.1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A south-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Currumbin Alley for your level.
Watch out
Strong current running out of the creek on a dropping tide.
Surf schools at Currumbin Alley
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Currumbin Alley Surf School. Lessons usually start at 6am, 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am.
- Surf Easy. Lessons usually start at 9am, 9:30am, 3:45pm.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Currumbin Alley?
Currumbin Alley is best with a south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east-north-east to south-south-east swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Currumbin Alley?
A south-westerly wind (SW) blows straight offshore at Currumbin Alley, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Currumbin Alley good for beginners?
Yes. Currumbin Alley is one of the better Gold Coast spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Currumbin Alley?
Strong current running out of the creek on a dropping tide.
Are there surf lessons at Currumbin Alley?
Yes: Currumbin Alley Surf School, Surf Easy. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Palm Beach 3.0 km
- Kirra 5.2 km
- Burleigh Heads 5.9 km