Greenmount surf report
Point break tucked out of the southerly wind. Friendly when small, fast when it pumps.
Today at Greenmount (Sat, 3 Oct) · best 5am–8am
Fun.
Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (3 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around chest high (0.7m 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 5 kn around 8am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 3:03 am Gold Coast time.
When is Greenmount good?
- Best wind
- South-south-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East to south-south-east
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.8m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A south-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 Greenmount for your level.
Watch out
Busy on good days. Keep out of the way of surfers on the wave.
Surf schools at Greenmount
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Walkin' On Water. Lessons usually start at 10am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Greenmount?
Greenmount is best with a south-south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east to south-south-east swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Greenmount?
A south-south-westerly wind (SSW) blows straight offshore at Greenmount, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Greenmount good for beginners?
It can be. Greenmount suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Greenmount?
Busy on good days. Keep out of the way of surfers on the wave.
Are there surf lessons at Greenmount?
Yes: Walkin' On Water. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Rainbow Bay 0.6 km
- Snapper Rocks 1.2 km
- Kirra 1.5 km