Greenmount
Greenmount is the picturesque headland break at the heart of Coolangatta's surfing world, forming a key link in the legendary Superbank system. When E-SE swells push sand along the coast, waves can connect from Rainbow Bay through Greenmount and down to Snapper Rocks, creating some of the longest rides in Australia. Even without the full Superbank connection, Greenmount delivers fun, peeling right-handers that wrap around the headland. The views from the hill are iconic, and the surrounding cafes and parks make it the social heart of Gold Coast surfing.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 145°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 260°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Easy beach access from Greenmount headland. Heart of Coolangatta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Greenmount?
Greenmount works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Greenmount?
Offshore wind at Greenmount blows from the SW (225°). Anything in the 190° to 260° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Greenmount?
Greenmount wants E swell (60° to 145°) between 0.5m and 2m, with a period of 11s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Greenmount?
The main season at Greenmount is May-Aug. A secondary window runs Mar, Apr, Sep. Winter E-SE swells. Part of the Superbank system.
How do I get to Greenmount?
Fly into OOL, then allow about 10 minutes by road. Easy beach access from Greenmount headland. Heart of Coolangatta.
What kind of wave is Greenmount?
Greenmount is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Apr, Sep
Winter E-SE swells. Part of the Superbank system.
Getting There
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