Why Burleigh Heads Changed Surfing Forever

Welcome to Burleigh Heads, one of the most legendary surf spots on Earth, located on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia — the heartland of Aussie surf culture and home to perfect right-hand point breaks and world-class surfers.

🏄‍♂️ In this must-watch video, we take you deep into the iconic surf break of Burleigh Heads, the site of the World Surf League (WSL) Gold Coast Pro. We dive into the rich history, competitive legacy, and the legendary local crew that dominates the Burleigh Heads lineup — a wave that’s both idyllic in beauty and notoriously sketchy to paddle out to.

🌟 Did you know Burleigh is the birthplace of modern professional surfing? In 1977, the first-ever man-on-man heat took place right here, thanks to the innovative vision of Peter Drouyn — a revolutionary format that still defines WSL competitions today.

👑 From the surf legends of the 60s to today’s WSL pros, Burleigh has produced some of the most respected and skilled surfers the world has ever seen. In this video, we honor the past and present of this epic wave and tight-knit surf community, shedding light on what makes Burleigh Heads a cornerstone of competitive and soul surfing alike.

🎥 Whether you're a surfer, a fan of surf history, or just want to know why Burleigh Heads Gold Coast is such a sacred spot in the surfing world, this video delivers the ultimate guide to one of surfing’s most iconic locations.

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Music:
Nasty Rumours
The Delltones
Bob Vaught and the Wheels
Dalton James Sutton
Granicus
Toad


Scott Deitrich
Geoff Charters
Long Bongs & Burleigh Barrels
ASL
Hoole/ McCoy
Chris Byström
Craig Halstead
John Webber
Parko
George Greenough
Neville Matthew Casey
Rob Hutchinson
Marty Tullemans
Alex Williams
Andrew Shield
Jon Wright
Jolyon Hoff
Peter Crawford
Alby Falzon
Frank Pithers
Cecil B de Calvert
Channel 9
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