The Surf Window

Superbank

Gold Coast, Australia

Point breakAdvanced

One of surfing's great sandbar phenomena, a human-made sand conveyor belt linking Snapper Rocks to Kirra, capable of producing two-kilometre right-hand rides on a perfect day.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
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 base)

Shape

Long, fast, hollow walls, barrel sections throughout

Length

500m–2km on the best days

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The speed of the wave, the crowds, and the competitive nature of the line-up demand real ability.

Hazards

  • •One of the most crowded waves in the world on a good day
  • •Aggressive localism in the peak section
  • •Strong current on bigger swells
  • •Rocks exposed at the northern end

Local Tips

  • •The inside section (towards Kirra) is less crowded than the Snapper peak, paddle further south to find space.
  • •The sand is pumped artificially; the banks change dramatically season to season.

Location

Map showing the location of Superbank in Gold Coast, Australia

-28.1679, 153.5424