Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Snapper Rocks Surf Guide
Also known as the Superbank
Snapper Rocks is the start of the Superbank, a sand-bottom point break on the southern Gold Coast that can produce some of the longest rides in Australia when swell and sand line up.
Best conditions
Best swell directionE (100°)
Offshore windW (280°)
Swell exposureBroad exposure
Break typePoint break
Best seasonSummer and autumn (cyclone season)
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced
Direction and exposure values come from SwellChaser’s calibrated forecast model. Always check a live forecast and local conditions before you paddle out.
About Snapper Rocks
A sand-bypassing system feeds the point, creating long, fast walls that can run from Snapper through to Kirra. It favours E to SE swell (cyclone swells are prime) and offshore winds from the west.
It is one of the most crowded high-performance waves in the world, so patience in the lineup is essential.