Snapper Rocks Reviews and Ratings
(Gold Coast, Australia)
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Visitor reviews of Snapper Rocks surf break
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“Literally one of the best surf spots in the World when it's on and every surfer knows this.
However, if you're lucky you can surf it all by yourself with only about 500 of your closest "friends."”
Kanaka from UNITED STATES - 10 Jun 2022
Snapper Rocks Ratings
Overall: 3.7. Based on 16 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.9(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.9(1: Snapper Rocks is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.9(1: Snapper Rocks is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Gold Coast. 5: the best break in Gold Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Snapper Rocks can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Snapper Rocks, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.4(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Snapper Rocks are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Snapper Rocks is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Snapper Rocks requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.1(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Snapper Rocks for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.8(1: Camping at Snapper Rocks is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Snapper Rocks is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Snapper Rocks, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.4(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Snapper Rocks where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“nice break”
ianis from AUSTRALIA - 04 Jul 2012