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Surfing Snapper Rocks (Superbank): Complete Guide
Snapper Rocks is the start of the Superbank — a man-made sand point that produces 1–2 km long rights, arguably the longest high-quality wave on earth. It's where Mick Fanning learned and where the WSL kicks off its season every year.
Wave type
Point break
Skill level
Advanced
Best season
January – April
Swell
E – SE (cyclone swell)
Wind
Offshore SW
Water temp
20–26°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Snapper Rocks (Superbank)?
World-class point break in walking distance of Coolangatta cafés; possibly the longest performance wave in surfing.
Beginner-friendly?
Not a beginner spot — try Greenmount or Rainbow Bay for lessons.
Hazards & local knowledge
Rocks at the take-off zone, intense crowds, drop-ins.
Nearby towns
Coolangatta • Tweed Heads • Gold Coast
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