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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Australia, QLD, Gold Coast
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 27° 58.5' S |
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3km north of Surfers Paradise there is a sign that says Southport Mainbeach, if you can't find it then just ask around. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Southport Mainbeach
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerPowerful, Ordinary
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast
Good wind directionSouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Shark protected
Additional Information
You can park your car at the surfclub.
Atmosphere
It's nice and open.
General
It's a good fun spot and mornings are the best if there is no wind.
Author: Corne Lategan Contributors (1)
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Comments
By flapjack , 04-09-2006
squirrill fever - If u are bald ugly and still trying to paddle this is the place. if all u fools would piss off this place may return to normal...go hard or go home.
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By Anonymous , 24-11-2007
Bob Fossil - I just checked, locals don't own main beach. Watch your back little local boyz . . . let down tyres will be the least of your worries if you keep running your mouths and acting tough.