Duranbah Surf Spot, Australia
RHM3+34 Tweed Heads NSW, Australia
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Quick answer
Where is Duranbah?
Duranbah is a right-hand beach break near Tweed Heads in Australia. Best season: March to September (autumn to winter). Level: Intermediate. GPS: -28.1673, 153.5528.
| Location | Tweed Heads, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -28.1673, 153.5528 |
| Wave type | Beach break |
| Direction | Right-hand |
| Wave quality | High quality |
| Best season | March to September (autumn to winter) |
| Tide | All tides; sandbar-dependent |
| Consistency | Consistent through the season |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Crowds | Moderate; can get busy in peak season |
About This Break
Duranbah, or D-Bah, is a beach break at the mouth of the Tweed River at Tweed Heads, New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border and Point Danger. It throws punchy A-frame peaks, lefts and rights, beside the river breakwall.
It is one of the most consistent beaches on the southern Gold Coast, and it often has waves when the points are flat. The best months are March to September. It works at all tides, depending on the sand.
It suits intermediate surfers and up; good surfers use it for high-performance surfing and barrels. Watch the rips along the breakwall and between the banks.
Tweed Heads, Coolangatta and Point Danger have apartments, units and houses within walking distance of D-Bah, and Gold Coast Airport is close by. Buyers get Duranbah and the Superbank points in one neighbourhood.
Local Knowledge
Rip currents along the breakwall and between the sandbars; check before paddling out. Busy when the points are flat.
Duranbah (D-Bah): Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Duranbah?
Duranbah is at the mouth of the Tweed River at Tweed Heads, New South Wales, beside Point Danger on the Queensland border.
Is Duranbah good when the points are flat?
Yes. D-Bah picks up more swell than the Gold Coast points and often has waves when they are flat.
Is Duranbah good for beginners?
Not really. Duranbah is rated Intermediate, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Rip currents along the breakwall and between the sandbars; check before paddling out. Busy when the points are flat.
Can you buy property near Duranbah?
Nothing is listed within 15 km of Duranbah right now, but there is 1 property for sale elsewhere in Australia on International Surf Properties.
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