‘Smashed up against the rocks’: Horror scenes at famous Qld surfing spot as mum drowns while swimming with her kids

A mother has died after she and two others became stuck in the water at a famous Aussie surfing spot, with a witness describing the terrifying scenes as the trio were “smashed” against rocks.

A mum has drowned while swimming with her kids at a popular Queensland surf break.

Emergency services were called to Froggies Beach about 3.15pm on Sunday in Coolangatta after reports three people were swept into rough surf crashing onto the ragged coastline of Snapper Rocks.

“They had just been getting smashed up against the rocks,” a witness told Nine News.

One child was reportedly pulled to safety by a stranger who had been celebrating a gender reveal party on the beach.

A mum has drowned at Snapper Rocks. Picture: Nine

She had been swimming with her two children. Picture: Nine

Lifesavers were able to pull the mother and the other person to shore.

Despite resuscitation efforts, she died at the scene.

A stranger rescued the child before going back into the water to save the mother. Picture: Nine

The child and third person were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

A child and a third person were taken to hospital. Picture: Nine

The popular beach is known for wild surf. Picture: Nine

The popular surf spot, about 30 km south of the Gold Coast, is known for its fast but sometimes unpredictable waves and is popular among surfers.

World class competitive surfers and amateur hobbyists alike are known to flock to the location.

Snapper Rocks will play host to the World Surfing League Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro competition in May.