Broadbeach

Broadbeach is just north of Kurrawa beach and typically a quieter beach. The park contains toilets, barbecues, tables, shade structures, playgrounds and beach showers. Ride your bike or stroll along the Oceanway which runs through the park.

Warning: Avoid steep and unstable sand scarps. Walking on or beneath them is dangerous as they may collapse.


Swimming

Make sure you swim in the patrolled area between the red and yellow flags. Broadbeach has 3 patrol locations. At times, a patrol may be closed due to dangerous swimming conditions, unsafe beach conditions or beach maintenance works.

Tower 29

Status unavailable

Australia Avenue
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day from September to April and during school holidays

Tower 30

Status unavailable

Chelsea Avenue
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round

Tower 31

Status unavailable

Wharf Road
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round

Surfing

Wave quality along this beach is highly variable depending on prevailing swell direction, wind, tide and sand bar formation. Surfers should always assess conditions. If in doubt, don't paddle out. For more information, visit our Surfing page.

Facilities

To view the facilities available at this beach including accessibility features, use our interactive map.

    Dogs

    If you'd like to exercise your dog off-leash, there are plenty of designated areas across the Gold Coast – find one near you on the dog exercise area map.

    Please note: Dogs are prohibited within 200 metres of flagged swimming areas.

    Getting there

    Public transport Translink buses run along The Esplanade. The G:link light rail also runs through the main stretch of Surfers Paradise. Plan your trip using Translink's journey planner.
    Active travel Walk, run or bike ride to the beach. Plan your trip using our walking and cycling maps.
    Parking There is limited parking at Kurrawa Surf club. On-street parking is available in surrounding streets. Take note of parking signs and/or line markings before heading to the beach.