October's not normally revered for its Queensland wave count. Brisk northerly winds frequent the southern Coral Sea, usually blowing out any swells that care to make landfall.

The Breaka Burleigh Pro was a portent to what should be an incredible year of competitive surfing

The shape of the wave at Burleigh is totally dependent upon sand over the rocks. The wave is in good order at the moment, meaning the sand is in all the right places. But that's not the case if you ask Grant Davis. There's one rock in particular, out near the cove, that could do with a bit more sand build up around it.

It might've taken a while but the starting whistle has finally blown on the Gold Coast surf season.