Snapper Rocks
A world-famous surf break and headland at the southern tip of the Gold Coast, rated 4.8 across more than 3,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Snapper Rocks sits at the southern tip of the Gold Coast at Coolangatta, near the NSW border. A genuine surfing icon, it's home to one of the world's most famous surf breaks — the start of the legendary 'Superbank', a long, world-class sand-bottomed wave — set on a beautiful rocky headland with stunning ocean views and a buzzing surf culture.
The appeal is that combination of world-famous surf, a beautiful headland setting and a great vantage point: whether you're surfing one of the planet's best waves, watching the surfers from the rocks, swimming at nearby Rainbow Bay or simply soaking up the spectacular coastal views, it's a quintessential Gold Coast spot. Its surfing fame and natural beauty make it a genuine highlight of the southern coast.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 3,100 reviews, it's clearly a hugely loved spot. The headland and surrounds are free and open, but conditions, the surf, swimming safety and parking vary, and it gets very busy, so it's worth checking conditions before you go — and taking sun protection and swimming safely — while enjoying the world-famous surf and stunning views at Snapper Rocks.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 92
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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