Intermediate Surf Spots in Australia
4 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Australia: Burleigh Heads, Duranbah, North Narrabeen and Cronulla Beaches.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 3
- Point breaks
- 1
The intermediate breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Burleigh Heads
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Duranbah
Tweed Heads
- Wave
- Beach break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents along the breakwall and between the sandbars; check before paddling out. Busy when the points are flat.
- North Narrabeen
- Wave
- Beach break · Left-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Cronulla Beaches
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Other levels in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Where can intermediate surfers surf in Australia?
4 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Australia: Burleigh Heads, Duranbah, North Narrabeen and Cronulla Beaches.
When is the best time for intermediate surfers to surf Australia?
The intermediate-rated breaks we map in Australia are mostly at their best in March to September.
What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in Australia?
Of the 4 intermediate breaks we map in Australia, 3 are beach breaks and 1 is a point break.