Cooks Island
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On a good day it looks spectacular from the beach. Not many people make the paddle out. Does not hold a crowd.
Additional Info:
3/4 mile paddle in shark infested waters to the island. Can see the break from the car park. Breaks very close to the rocks. Mary's rock reefs stop it from getting as big as it should.
Location
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Turn of Pacfic Highway south of Tweed Heads to Fingal Head. Park at mainbeach car park
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Fingal Head
0.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Needle dicks
0.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Dreamtime
0.66 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |