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Firewire Surfboards

4.1 — based on 25 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

Firewire is a year-round Gold Coast surf destination offering consistent waves and easy access for all skill levels.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendly

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Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.4 kn
Olas
1.04 m
Agua
20.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (14%)
Now: N (351°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.45m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.32m)

+1.0 m0 m-0.5 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.32m ▼ 07:00 · -0.04m ▲ 14:00 · +0.79m ▼ 21:00 · +0.05m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.45 · high Aire PM2.512 · moderate 05:40 17:40
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.2 1.16 7 0mm
09-20 7.2 0.92 7 0mm
09-21 9 0.92 8 0mm
09-22 11.7 1.26 6 0mm
09-23 10.9 1.44 7 5mm
09-24 10.8 1.62 7 4mm
09-25 8.6 1.88 7 9mm

About this spot

Firewire sits on Australia's Gold Coast, a region famous for reliable swell and mellow beach breaks. The spot works year-round, making it a solid choice whether you're planning a winter escape or a summer session. The beach is accessible and well-serviced, with plenty of nearby amenities typical of the Gold Coast strip. Local observations show 12 recorded species in the area, giving you a sense of the marine environment you'll share the water with. The spot has generated community video content, a sign of active local surfer interest and documentation. While exact difficulty ratings aren't formally classified, the Gold Coast's reputation for forgiving peaks suggests this works for a range of abilities. There are no marine protected area restrictions here, so standard beach access applies. If you're new to the region or chasing consistent, user-friendly waves without heavy logistics, Firewire delivers. The year-round window means you can time your trip around your schedule rather than waiting for a narrow window.

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17511km · ~4028kg · €73

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf Firewire?

Firewire works year-round, so you can plan a trip whenever suits your schedule. The Gold Coast generally sees the most consistent swell during autumn and winter months (March–August), but summer and spring also produce rideable conditions.

What skill level is Firewire suited for?

The Gold Coast's reputation leans toward forgiving, beach-break conditions. Firewire is approachable for beginners to intermediate surfers, though exact difficulty classification isn't formally documented. Check local reports or video content from the community before your first session.

What marine life is found at Firewire?

Twelve recorded species observations exist for this area. The Gold Coast's warm subtropical waters host fish, rays, and occasional sharks—standard for Australian east-coast beaches. Always follow local beach safety advice and swim aware protocols.

Do I need permits or is the spot protected?

Firewire is not inside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. No special permits are required. Respect local beach rules and heed any lifeguard or council signage.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Kirra Dive

7.7 km
4.7 (209 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 43+ times this month
Teléfono: +61 7 5536 6622
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

125 registros · 30 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 sept 2025
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 sept 2024
×5registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 sept 2023
×5registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 sept 2022
×5registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 jul 2021
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 ago 2019
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 nov 2017
×1registros

Doliolum nationalis

Thaliacea · Doliolidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
45 m

Oikopleuridae

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
45 m

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 may 2014
×5registros

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 sept 2013
×32registros
Profundidad:
2–5 m

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 dic 2012
×38registros
Profundidad:
0–5 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Introducing the Machado 2 + 1 Fin Set | Firewire Surfboards

Firewire Surfboards
💬 3 top comments
  • Fins ride really great, nice pivot with the ability to maintain flow.

    @TravisVarga · 👍 5
  • Are they the same template as machado 2 +1 when made by futures?

    @jp.hurraybee · 👍 3
  • That fin template looks really good! Excited to give these a try.

    @DeforestLCooper · 👍 1

WHIP OF THE WEEK 2.0 - FIREWIRE & ROB MACHADO SEASIDE - SURFBOARD REVIEW

Aloha Surf Shop Manly - Surfboard Reviews
💬 3 top comments
  • YEWW WAZZA!

    @matwyborn4560 · 👍 5
  • Just picked up old 5'11"for $200... yellow as.. but great condition... back on short boards again 64🤙

    @Andoe...1962 · 👍 0
  • Howzit Timmy! Much love from Kaua’i. You said you’re riding a 5’7, what’s your height/weight for reference?

    @PeregrineGroomer · 👍 0

Full Mashup Breakdown feat. Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, Kevin Schulz, Timmy Reyes and more.

Firewire Surfboards
💬 3 top comments
  • Please add board dims, volume and height/weight of riders for all future vids. Thanks! 🙏

    @ed1pk · 👍 12
  • I love the difference between Rob and Dans board explanations. Dan sounds like a scientist hyper focused on every detail while Rob is more like - "I was in search of a special golden nugget that could transport me to another dimension and we landed on the mashup."

    @akronaut6367 · 👍 22
  • I feel like if you gave rob a door knob to ride it would still look as smooth and effort less as this

    @korz3430 · 👍 8

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Need to fix the crossing details here when the aerial imagery updates."

    TheSwavu · 2026-02-24
  • "Posted speed was recently increased to 70km/h for a portion of Old Coach Road"

    RoadEngineering · 2025-12-30
wind peaks Oct-Sep-Nov, calmest Aug-Jul-Jun, dry Apr-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
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rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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