Superbank (Maxing)
Superbank Maxing is the stuff of Gold Coast legend—when cyclone swells from the Coral Sea push the Superbank beyond its normal limits, connecting Snapper Rocks through Rainbow Bay, Greenmount, Coolangatta, and Kirra into a continuous 2+ kilometer ride. This happens perhaps 10-20 days per year, and when it does, up to 500 surfers descend on the lineup. It's chaotic, crowded, and absolutely magical. Timing a trip to score the Superbank maxing is surfing's ultimate lottery.
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
- 1.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
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
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
9/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach
Best Season
Peak: Feb-May
10-20 maxing days/year. Needs cyclone swell + light winds.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Greenmount
🌅 Superbank connection • Coolangatta icon • Headland right-hander
Snapper Rocks
🦘 Superbank starting point • 2km rides possible • Gold Coast icon
Kirra (Cyclone)
🌀 World's best right • Cyclone magic • Once-in-a-decade perfection
Duranbah
🧲 Gold Coast swell magnet • Punchy A-frames • Pro training ground
Kirra
🏆 Australia's barrel queen • Superbank's finishing move • Sand politics drama
Fingal Head
🌋 Basalt reef right • Australia's Giants Causeway • Ancient lava break