Field Notes: December 20, 2025 Location: Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Encounter Summary: The horizon was just beginning to bleed purple and gold as the Pacific sunrise broke over the headland. On the wet mirror of the sand, I spotted a solitary specimen of Sphaerocarcinus solaris, a delightful little anomaly known to the local surfers as the "Tide-Berry". At first glance, it appears to be a soft, pink fruit or a sea-polished gemstone washed ashore, roughly the size of a gr

Welcome back to your favourite time of the year.. are you ready! The Burleigh Singlefin Festival.... the best contest in the world. Cold beers, best mates and sweaty pits. Nothing more iconic than surfing relic single fins out Burleigh Heads point infront of thousands. Witness the golden spray as the prestigious trophy is gloriously lifted. Solidifying their name in the pantheon of legends. | Billabong

Experience paddling in one of the world's most beautiful places. Burleigh Heads, Queensland offers perfect water and an amazing headland backdrop. A truly unforgettable experience. #BurleighHeads #Queensland #Paddle #WaterSports #Australia | Paddle 2 Fitness

The @wsl Gold Coast Pro CT has been relocated to Burleigh Heads. Find out what the all the hype is about this weekend at the #ABB Grand Final! April 12th - 13th at Burleigh Heads, Queensland. | Surfing Australia