Greenmount
Greenmount is the picturesque headland break at the heart of Coolangatta's surfing world, forming a key link in the legendary Superbank system. When E-SE swells push sand along the coast, waves can connect from Rainbow Bay through Greenmount and down to Snapper Rocks, creating some of the longest rides in Australia. Even without the full Superbank connection, Greenmount delivers fun, peeling right-handers that wrap around the headland. The views from the hill are iconic, and the surrounding cafes and parks make it the social heart of Gold Coast surfing.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 145°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 260°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Access: Easy beach access from Greenmount headland. Heart of Coolangatta.
Best Season
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Apr, Sep
Winter E-SE swells. Part of the Superbank system.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Snapper Rocks
🦘 Superbank starting point • 2km rides possible • Gold Coast icon
Duranbah
🧲 Gold Coast swell magnet • Punchy A-frames • Pro training ground
Superbank (Maxing)
🌊 2km connected rides • Cyclone swells only • 500-surfer zoo
Kirra (Cyclone)
🌀 World's best right • Cyclone magic • Once-in-a-decade perfection
Kirra
🏆 Australia's barrel queen • Superbank's finishing move • Sand politics drama
Fingal Head
🌋 Basalt reef right • Australia's Giants Causeway • Ancient lava break