NSW Beach with a famed surf break, typically for experienced surfers. Can be big and well protected break in Southerly or Northerly winds. Best left to the locals.

Very large sand area beach with smaller point/bay waves great for beginner surfers and kids. A long walk from the car/road to the water. Great walk around the hill for views back to GC skyline. Excellent cover in a S or SE wind. Coolongatta beach and Greenmount beach are immediately adjacent and are really the one larger beach. Close to the airport, so their is aircraft noise.

Some large sandy beach areas, can be a long walk from the car/road to the water. Great views back to northern GC skyline. Excellent beach for kids in calmer conditions, but can be dangerous in rougher weather. A little more exposed than Cooly/Greenmount in S or SE weather. Really close to the airport, so their is aircraft noise.

Exposed ocean beach between Currumbin and Tugan. Small rocky area fun to explore for the kids. Excellent park (Len Wort Park) behind the beach with a small creek (drain...) kids like to play in. The BBQ area can yield some protection from the hill behind in S or SE winds

The mighty "Pirate Park" popular with kids, a large climbing structure playground. Sheltered, basically still water "lake" connected to Currumbin Creek. Nice spot for a swim and for kids. Cafe nearby. Good for standup paddleboard. Not really a beach.

The Tallebudgera beach area consists of several beach and creek locations. The link here refers to the ocean beach side and is a long section adjacent to Palm Beach and is an exposed ocean break. On the North end is an off leash dog area. So not so great for laying on the sand.

Less popular, but probably nicer beach than Burleigh for everything except surfing (as there isnt the point break). Popular with fitness people and beach parties for all (kids, 25ths, etc) that often setup on the table/bbq area to the south side of the hill right next to the beach. One of the few beaches that has protection from a Northerly wind right next to the hill on the Northern end. Excellent kids park and facilities. Parking can be a challenge at times.

Popular but not too popular ocean break beach with a great surf club and small grassed area with fitness proponents and the beautiful set. Nice beach much like with miles of uninterrupted sand for miles in each direction. Can be a bit exposed in less than ideal weather. Great cafes Rafiki and Sunnyboy right across the road.

Excellent exposed ocean beach. Popular surf lifesaving training club. Great Club/Bar. Parking very difficult. Basically in Surfers Paradise. Nice sand dunes to setup in. Can be a rough beach in non ideal weather. Close to Surfers Paradise hotels so can be touristy.

This is a beautiful part of the GC coastline. Just north of Surfers Paradise, it is a small stretch of sand between the river/canal system to the west and the ocean to the east. Amazing views to the south. It is less busy than Surfers and a lovely spot to swim if the weather is good. It is an exposed ocean beach.

The Spit North is the section of beach all the way from the Sofitel to the bar (where the broadwater opens to the open ocean). An exposed ocean beach mostly without facilities until you reach the northern part where the spit opens to a brilliant new grassed park area. There's an excellent kiosk and restaurant here and several large open parks. Plenty of parking, toilets and BBQs. On the ocean side, the beach is popular to the north side of the sand drain outlet ( a large pipe structure permanently replenishing sand). Here there can be good waves for learning to surf and swimming in a northly swell as waves move around the spit lighthouse rock wall. On the eastern side is the broadwater before you hit the broadwater park known as "bums bay" or marine stadium - boats are often moored and there is a calm "lake" style of water with some flat sand here https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ax7DoiaRvxtXD1Zb7 good for a volleyball net setup. Its a good spot to setup if the wind is easterly. On the far eastern side of broadwater parklands grassed areas, parking and facilities provide a great view of passing boats, but its probably best not to swim here due to strong currents and waves from boats and probable bull sharks. Lookout for dolphins though in both Bums Bay and the Broadwater. Westerly wind protection available on the eastern side of the western arm of Marine Stadium (Bums Bay).

Very small beach pocket. Protected in NW Wind. Some small rock climbing areas for the kids and rock pool exploring in low tide. Generally, not patrolled, no flags.

Very large sand area beach, more exposed beach break compared to adjacent Greenmount. Can be a little sketchy at times with troubled locals. Great views back to northern GC skyline. Close to the airport, so their is aircraft noise.

Exposed ocean beach, close to the airport, likely to have less people. Typically very quiet, not much parking. No facilities.

Exposed ocean beach with rock formations to both ends. Amazing views to the North and South. Can be exposed in Easterly, Southerly weather. Great rock climbing for the kids and rock pools to explore. SWELL festival. Toilets on the opposite side of the road are a bit frustrating. Northen end may provide some protection from a Westerly wind.

Life Saving Tower 13 marks this beach. Just North of Currumbin Creek and beachside of the Pirate Park. Exposed Ocean break, popular dog walking area. Not much in the way of facilities and long-ish walk from parking.

Amazing spot that can get very busy in holidays and weekends. A creek with a strong current on the incoming and outgoing tides. Good swimmers enjoy swimming across to the other side. The shallow sand edges are great for kids, but beware of the turning tide. Some great standing waves in areas on the turning tide. Enjoy illegal jumping off the bridge, carefully avoiding the rocks below. Has to be one of the most beautiful locations in the world. South side has protection from the Southerly wind. Good for tubes, SUPs etc. Use northern side of Creek for N, NE and NW wind protection.

Cool little beach with a rocky hill to the Southern end which provides excellent protection from Southerly or SE weather if you tuck right up to the rocky structure. Open exposed ocean break other than that. Often times, there are photographers taking pics of women in bikinis for catalogues, i assume. Great cafe Picolo by Australian cyclist great Robbie McEwan across the road. Beautiful beach with wide sand and a good spot for gatherings. Playground facilities to the Northern end.

Very large surf club, beach and grassed area. Immediately opposite the Broadbeach Mall and Oasis shopping centre. Good cafe, Tower 28 run by the Surf Club is protected in Southerly windy weather. Big surf club and a large flat beach area used for Volleyball. The beach is an exposed ocean break which is poor in less than ideal weather. Great views to in both directions, popular beach and one heavy with the tourists and locals alike. Amazing and big playground for kids in two locations, excellent facilities and shade on the grassed areas.

Touristy, exposed ocean beach. Complete with homeless and little protection from the elements. Cleaned daily with grooming machines, but still a bit of rubbish buried in the sand and loads of seagulls. Can be beautiful in the mornings and evenings with nice light. You would really only visit this beach if you are staying in the area or need a photo under the "Surfers Paradise" sign overlooking the beach. Much better options further away. Parking very difficult. Shops everywhere though for when the kids(or parents) get bored.

The beach nearest to "Tedder Ave" with its old school bakery and up market restuarants. A bit of an older vibe, but still a great beach and out of the main tourist drag. An exposed ocean beach with great views to the South. The park run is popular here on Sat mornings. The two surf club buildings "The Pavillion" and the Southport Surf Life Saving Club create a good community atomosphere with locals. An exposed ocean beach that can be popular with surfers, wind surfers and para sailers depending on conditions. Excellent playgrounds for kids and BBQ facilities. A good option if you are this way and the weather is ok.

You can take ferry or if youre a brave surfer paddle across the bar to Sth Straddie to take on the waves to the Southern end of Sth Straddie. For experienced surfers only as its exposed, dangerous and isolated. If youre a tourist, just dont do the paddle and surf here. But the ferry and lunch at tipplers is a good idea.

Excellent beach hidden away. Great smaller waves for kids in certain conditions. Not much sand area and can be crowded on busy days.

Huge sandy beach areas, a long walk from the car/road to the water. Great views back to northern GC skyline. Excellent beach for kids in calmer conditions, but can be dangerous in rougher weather. Really close to the airport, so their is aircraft noise.

Great beach with wide paths popular with riders and walkers. Not much parking. Exposed ocean break, great cafes and restaurants right nearby. Kids friendly because of facilities and shops nearby. Beware the "Tugan Pause" while you stop conversation while an aircraft takes off or lands...

Very popular surf break for experienced and newbies alike. Has some nice shallower areas with small waves, plus bigger waves as you go further out. Can be very crowded and aggressive if you annoy a local surfer. Also one of the most beautiful spots in the world. The way the creek meets the sea here is special. Shallow areas great for kids to wade and explore, Currumbin rock great to explore. Amazing views to the North. Sheltered a little from a Southerly/SE wind. Can be tough to find a park. Shops are a bit of a walk, but there's often a van for coffee and ice creams. Good spot to learn to surf using the smaller waves off the point break around the rock. Watch for the tide outflow as it can drag the little ones out. Have to cross the road for toilets...

Palm Beach Currumbin has a popular surf and sport culture. Loads of young fit people, mixed with the original retirees.Long, exposed ocean beach with lots of traffic and tough parking. Excellent coffee and food options a plenty right nearby. Very small grassed area only.

Very popular surf beach with a point break. Most of the action is to the southern end. Rocky area to the south point side, great walking paths around the point and hill over to the Tallebudgera Creek side. Very busy and can be tough to find a park. This is offset by the excellent surf break and protection from a S or SE wind. Great views to the North. Nice hilltop to sit with all the cool young people and smoke weed. Excellent food and drink options nearby. Can get a bit sketchy towards the end of the day with homeless and the fire-twirling, rope walking crew

Very cool beach area popular with young, beautiful fit and/or wealthy (or all of the above!). The beach is an exposed ocean break which is fantastic in good weather. Hedges Avenue starts around here and runs to Broadbeach with some of the most expensive surf side properties in Australia. The Nobbys shopping area just west of the beach is very popular for restaurants and nightlife. Parking can be tough on a good day.

Much like Kurrawa but without the massive club and crowds.Not much parking, a bit quieter than Kurrawa. Exposed ocean beach.

A slightly better version of Surfers Paradise beach in that its less popular on the sand. Toilets a bit of a walk. Exposed ocean beach. Touristy, great views. Popular gym equipment on the grassed areas. Probably better options slightly north of here.

The Spit South is the part of beach opposite Marina Mirage and the Sheraton Hotel. Similar to Main Beach but without the play equipment and BBQs. Not much grassed area and a bit isolated with toilets more difficult to find. Probably better to head to Main Beach or Spit North. An exposed ocean beach with potentially some protection from a westerly wind.

Great option if the weather isnt good with perhaps Southerlys or Easterlys. Shallow swimming ok here, but its really the tidal Nerang river which has plenty of Bull Sharks. Its pretty safe here but keep the little ones close to the shore. Excellent cafe at Bumbles and playground for the kids. Not really a beach.