A point break is any break formed when waves hit a rock(s) or formation of land jutting out from the coast line. This generally forms a nice, peeling wave that is very surfable. See some images of famous point breaks below:
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Ollie's point Costa Rica. |
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Malibu, probably the most famous point break of all. |