Surf spot

Point-Danger

Forecast conditions and map view for Point-Danger in Australia, QLD, Gold Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Gold Coast
Coordinates: -28.1639, 153.5515

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Wave energy (kJ)	87	89	88	111	97	93	89	43	43	67	72	68	65	61	58	56	54	50	49	43	40	39	32	33	29	24	25	24	22	21	19	20	20	19	17	13	10	7	12	15	164	156	151	85	95	81	84	96	77	64	58	53	46	41	35	33
Wind speed (km/h)	5.5	7.3	6.9	10.9	8.7	11.7	4.8	5.4	6.1	6.1	4.9	8.4	13.4	10.6	2.9	4.9	5.7	5.9	4.3	7.2	11.3	8.7	4	4.9	4.9	4.1	4.6	11.4	15.4	12.3	9.6	10.4	10.1	4.5	7.5	15.5	21.6	20.2	18.8	17.5	13.9	12.2	12.9	17.4	20.2	18.4	15.4	12.8	11.1	9.2	9.3	11.6	9.5	10.3	6.9	6.1
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Point Danger, Gold Coast, QLD is a well-known headland surf location right on the Queensland–New South Wales border, near Coolangatta. It’s less a classic “beachbreak” and more a point/reef-influenced wave zone that can produce clean, long rides when the swell and wind line up.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Fast, clean, directional waves with point/reef influence
Best conditions: Swell from the east or southeast with light west/offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be very good on the right tide and swell angle, offering longer, more organized rides than nearby beach breaks
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced, especially when larger or more powerful

What it’s like

The spot can be punchy and rippable, with sections that work well for carving and trimming.
Because of the headland and nearby points, it often benefits from good shape and cleaner water flow during favorable conditions.
Crowds can be an issue since it’s in a popular Gold Coast surf zone.

Hazards / considerations

Rocks and reef may be present, so positioning matters.
Strong currents can occur depending on tides and swell.
It’s important to watch the lineup and local conditions before paddling out.

Nearby surf vibe

Point Danger sits close to several famous Tweed/Coolangatta breaks, so surfers often check it along with surrounding spots when looking for the best wave of the day.