Snapper Rocks
Gold Coast, Australia
Point breakAdvanced
The northern anchor of the Gold Coast Superbank, a powerful right-hand point break that starts the legendary sand conveyor belt and sets the benchmark for Australian performance surfing.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size3-6ft
Wind
NW
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
Varies by location
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Sand over rock
Shape
Fast, hollow right, can barrel from the point all the way to Kirra
Length
200–500m+ (when connecting to the Superbank)
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Fast, hollow wave with a competitive and experienced line-up; the speed of the wave demands commitment.
Hazards
- •Rocks at the point
- •Extremely competitive, experienced crowd
- •Strong current on bigger swells
- •Rocky entry/exit at low tide
Local Tips
- •Paddle out via the rock channel on the north side of the point, don't try to paddle through the break.
- •Dawn sessions on weekdays offer the best balance of wave quality and manageable crowd.
Location
-28.1679, 153.5424