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South Stradbroke surfspot characteristics

More about South Stradbroke surfspot

The northern jetty of the Gold Coast Seaway is the most easily accessible of the South Straddie breaks, because you just need to dash across the shipping channel that is famous for as much shark traffic as boat traffic. The reason so many do is the sand pumping operation on the southern side pumps 500 cubic metres per hour under the entrance to an outlet 400m up the beach from the northern jetty. This constant supply builds some of the best banks on the Goldie and barrels are guaranteed in a headhigh E swell, any W wind and mid to high tide.

Judging the current across the channel is as important as avoiding large boat traffic. Know as a bull shark hangout which helps business for the water taxi that takes surfers between the jetties. Known for a bit of bad temperament in the water and not a place for inexperienced surfers.