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Go to Kings Beach (in Caloundra), drive along toward Happy Valley, turn into Doogle St.
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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.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to Kings Beach (in Caloundra), drive along toward Happy Valley, turn into Doogle St.<br />OR<br />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.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to Kings Beach (in Caloundra), drive along toward Happy Valley, turn into Doogle St.<br />OR<br />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.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to Kings Beach (in Caloundra), drive along toward Happy Valley, turn into Doogle St.&lt;br &#47;&gt;OR&lt;br &#47;&gt;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.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name The Groyne / Cunjies
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast
Good wind directionNorth
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam urlhttp://browniescoastwatch...
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Sharks
Additional Information
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+.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.<br /><br />Nugget & Lester say :<br />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+.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.<br /><br />Nugget &amp; Lester say :<br />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+.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Nugget &amp;amp; Lester say :&lt;br &#47;&gt;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+.
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.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
General
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.
English (Translate this text in English): I think this spot is the most wedging left on the sunshine coast, it holds a hollow but fast and heavy barrel.<br /><br />Nugget & Lester say :<br />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.
English (Translate this text in English): I think this spot is the most wedging left on the sunshine coast, it holds a hollow but fast and heavy barrel.<br /><br />Nugget &amp; Lester say :<br />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.
English (Translate this text in English): I think this spot is the most wedging left on the sunshine coast, it holds a hollow but fast and heavy barrel.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Nugget &amp;amp; Lester say :&lt;br &#47;&gt;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.
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Kings Beach Groyne
By Tez , 02-03-2010
need some advice - hey guys just wonderin if any one could give me some advice to surfin' the groyne for the first time? had plenty of fun at other breaks, just wonderin if someone could give us a heads up about where to acces the break, where to take off, all that good stuff, cheers.