Duranbah
Duranbah (D-Bah) is the Gold Coast's swell magnet—an east-facing beach break that picks up energy when everywhere else is flat. The wave produces punchy A-frame peaks that offer fast, hollow barrels and high-performance walls ideal for airs. The Tweed River training wall creates a permanent sandbank setup, making D-Bah more consistent than other beach breaks. It's crowded, competitive, and a proving ground for young pros. When the points are small, D-Bah is often the best option for quality waves.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (155°)
- Direction range
- 90° - 180°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Offshore range
- 210° - 290°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.6m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
9/10
Best Season
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
Works when everywhere else is flat. East-facing swell magnet.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Snapper Rocks
🦘 Superbank starting point • 2km rides possible • Gold Coast icon
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