Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks is the starting point of Australia's legendary Superbank—an artificial sand formation that can create rideable waves stretching over 2 kilometers to Kirra. The right-hand point break produces machine-like barrels and long, rippable walls that have made it the heart of Gold Coast competitive surfing. Cyclone swells from February to May deliver the best conditions, but the wave works year-round. The downside is crowds—Snapper is one of the most crowded waves in Australia, requiring patience and wave selection skills.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (130°)
- Direction range
- 90° - 180°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Offshore range
- 200° - 280°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
9/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Feb-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan
Works year-round. Cyclone swells Jan-Mar.
Getting There
👨👩👧👦Family Travel
Nearby Spots
Duranbah
🧲 Gold Coast swell magnet • Punchy A-frames • Pro training ground
Greenmount
🌅 Superbank connection • Coolangatta icon • Headland right-hander
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