Carties
Sheltered by the picturesque Point Cartwright, carties offers an excellent right
during southerly wind/swell conditions. Quickest access is from the car park
at La Balsa Park, or a pleasant walk down the hill from the headland. Care
should be taken with the groyne wall both when flicking off and launching
as there is a lot of undercurrent. Only experienced surfers should attempt
this break. Marine life abounds, particularly as the trawlers access the
safe waters of the Mooloolah River anchorage at this point.
Secrets
Always known as Secrets, however
hardly a secret for years, this is the spot at the
inside of the rocks at the tip of Point Cartwright.
Rarely surfed by the ‘stand
ups’ except in large groundswell conditions (which
usually is better elsewhere) body boarders seem to
risk life and limb on the occasional basis.
The Pocket
Better value can be experienced
at The Pocket which is on the southerly side of Point
Cartwright and one of the few workable locales during
the post winter northerly season. The Pocket is renowned
for holding larger swell and can attract substantial
crowds although definitely for the more experienced
during peak swell times.
The White
House
Crossroads
Kawana
The White House, Crossroads and Kawana
are typical beach breaks along this stretch which cope
quite well with larger swells. Good in most conditions
except during strong southerly winds and an excellent
value fun surf during the winter months.
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