Duranbah surf report
Punchy beach break by the Tweed wall. Picks up more swell than anywhere else around. Locals call it D-Bah.
Today at Duranbah (Sat, 3 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (3 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings northerly 7 kn around 9am, so it'll get choppy.
- At 1.0m and 6 seconds, Duranbah is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Powerful, crowded peaks and rips along the wall.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 3:03 am Gold Coast time.
When is Duranbah good?
- Best wind
- West-south-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: beginners up to about 0.7m, intermediates up to about 1.5m. Bigger than 1.5m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days. A west-south-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Duranbah for your level.
Watch out
Powerful, crowded peaks and rips along the wall.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Duranbah?
Duranbah is best with a west-south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days.
What wind is offshore at Duranbah?
A west-south-westerly wind (WSW) blows straight offshore at Duranbah, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Duranbah good for beginners?
It can be. Duranbah suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Duranbah?
Powerful, crowded peaks and rips along the wall.
Nearby breaks
- Snapper Rocks 0.9 km
- Rainbow Bay 1.3 km
- Greenmount 1.8 km