Alexandra Headland
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Beach
Alexandra Headland beach (1545B) and its surf lifesaving club are located 2 km to the south, 300 m north of the headland. The club house and adjoining foreshore reserve are wedged between the main road and the beach. The club was founded in 1924, indicating the long popularity of this... Read more
Alexandra Headland beach (1545B) and its surf lifesaving club are located 2 km to the south, 300 m north of the headland. The club house and adjoining foreshore reserve are wedged between the main road and the beach. The club was founded in 1924, indicating the long popularity of this beach. At times coffee rock is exposed just north of the surf club, dividing the high tide beach in two.
Swimming
While waves are usually 1 m or less, care still needs to be taken on these beaches owing to the common presence of rips and the rocks on the headland beach. The northern end of Maroochydore Beach also contains deep tidal channels and shifting bars and is particularly hazardous. Likewise, there is a strong permanent rip against the rocks at the southern end of Alexandra Headland Beach.
Surfing
The best surfing spot is the break off Alexandra Headland. It works in a moderate to high swell and can provide some good right-handers. There are also beach breaks all the way up to the river mouth.
Fishing
The river mouth and the headland are the most popular locations, together with beach fishing into the rip holes, when present.
General
A well established, popular beach offering all facilities for tourists and the added safety of two surf lifesaving clubs.
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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate.
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General Hazard Rating: 5/10 (Moderately hazardous)
Beach Key: qld1602