Can you surf Duranbah?

Duranbah Beach is popular for its surf conditions. The beach faces east, which exposes it to high wave energy and high longshore rates. The waves are on average 1.3 metres and have reached six metres in height during a king tide.

Is DBAR QLD or NSW?

This lovely spot is perched above the cliffs of Point Danger, at the easternmost point covered by two states, almost on top of the NSW–Queensland border. You can deliberate on any number of fabulous breakfast options, grab a good takeaway coffee, stay for share plates and salads, or drop in for a cocktail.

What does Duranbah mean?

While the true meaning of the place known as Duranbah seems lost in eons and hidden in mystery, the ancients say that it’s derived from the indigenous Aboriginal phrase for “Beachie that gives bitchy goofyfooters rare chance to go left.” Fine…

Is dbar in NSW?

“Dee-bah”, as it’s known locally, is the most northerly beach in NSW; walk a few metres up onto the headland here on a summer’s day and you’ll find yourself in Queensland and in a different time-zone.

Where is D-Bah Beach in QLD located?

D-Bah is just across the Queensland/NSW border and situated near the mouth of the Tweed River. An offshore sandbar breaks up the swell to produce consistent A-frame beachbreak peaks that can, banks depending, be world-class. Better and more consistent, even, than the famous Hossegor sand pipes.

Why do people go to D BAH for surfing?

The astute local knows to watch the slow drift of slugs of sand as they migrate north and create fleeting moments of sublime surfing pleasure. The lazy surfer simply turns up at D-bah and knows there will almost always be something to ride. Parko.

How big is the surf at Duranbah Beach?

On small swells, the beach is packed with hundreds of surfers scrapping over the scattered peaks. At its best, in mid-range southeast swells, offshore westerlies and obliging V banks, three or four distinct peaks line the beach.

Where is the best place to train at D-Bah?

And where the points provide maximum tube time, D-bah’s ramps and wedges are the ideal training ground for modern high performance.