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Cyclone Alfred Slams Currumbin Beach

Written by: The Gowings Crew
Cyclone Alfred Slams Currumbin Beach

Kirra lines – Days before this was taken, there were 40 jetskis out at Kirra and over 100 people all trying to get the wave of their life. On March 6th however, the swell had become unruly and the swell lines began to tear apart beaches from Ballina right up to the Sunshine Coast.

diamonds in the rough

Still, there were diamonds in the rough if you were desperate.

Point Danger

Point Danger on the 6th March became the go-to spot for storm gazers to see the full brunt of Cyclone Alfred as it marched up the coast and hit the Queensland border.

Duranbah Beach

Looking south over Duranbah Beach towards Fingal Head. As you can see, the shoreline at one of Australia’s most popular beaches has been totally decimated.

Stormgazers

Stormgazers try to get “THE” shot at Froggies.

Currumbin Surf Life Saving Club

Currumbin Surf Life Saving Club copped the full force of Alfred. When the cyclone died down, the new boardwalk, the carpark and the surf club gym had copped a hiding from waves, wind and rain.

beach at Tugun

Destruction along the beach at Tugun.

solace at Fingal

Finding a small window of solace at Fingal. Cook Island – March, 7th.

Debris washes up on Fingal Beach.

Debris washes up on Fingal Beach.

Currumbin Alley

Currumbin Alley – with so much water flushing out of Currumbin Creek, waves began to

Burleigh Pavilion

Burleigh Pavilion – about as empty as you’ll ever see it. March 7th, 2025.