Gold Coast night surfing proposed | ABC NEWS
The Gold Coast’s bid to host a night surfing event next year is a step closer after receiving council backing, despite concerns about the risk of shark encounters after dark.
The proposed trial — set to take place during the 2027 World Surf League Championship Tour at Snapper Rocks — would not be open to the public.
Instead, night surfing would be restricted to elite competitors taking part in a speciality event in May.
The concept involves installing temporary floodlighting to allow the competition to continue after sunset, as the council explores whether night surfing can become a permanent fixture to ease congestion at some of the Gold Coast’s busiest surf breaks.
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