Kings Beach Groyne

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About

I think this spot is the most wedging left on the sunshine coast, it holds a hollow but fast and heavy barrel.

Nugget & Lester say :
I love this spot but it can get really scary when it's heavy because it sucks out to dry rock shelf. Also, there is a peer of rocks in front of you so you have to make it past those.

Atmosphere:
It is a rocky boat ramp which is never used, the bottom is covered in urchins and sharp rocks covered in barnicles, in overcast weather expect the odd shark or two, if shark shows up, slowly leave the water and tell the lifeguard.

Additional Info:
When you surf this spot, do not go out with fear or you will get heavily punished, don't catch waves which break in the middle of the rocks. Make sure you have experience, WARNING: beginners will not survive the break, experienced riders only.

Nugget & Lester say :
Not really a standup wave unless it's turned on and the tides high, so predominantly a booger wave. Can get really heavy when the swell turns on. Best quality when 2-3ft+.

Location
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Access

Go to Kings Beach (in Caloundra), drive along toward Happy Valley, turn into Doogle St.
OR
Park at dingle avenue and jump off rocks. About 4 metre paddle out. It's situated just to the right of Kings Beach with a peer of rocks jutting out, this is where it breaks.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeReef (rocky)
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc.)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
FrequencyVery consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorth
Swell directionSouthEast
Swell sizeLess than 3ft - 6ft+
TideMid tide
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Urchins, Rocks, Sharks

Videos

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