Kurrawa / Broadbeach
Family-friendly area with 2 kilometres of pristine beach and several popular playgrounds, barbecues and picnic areas.
Swimming
Kurrawa / Broadbeach has 5 patrolled lifeguard towers:
- Tower 28 – Kurrawa, Old Burleigh Road in front of Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round
- Tower 27 – Broadbeach, Margaret Avenue
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round
- Tower 30 – Chelsea Avenue / Broadbeach Boulevard
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round
- Tower 29 – Australia Avenue / Broadbeach Boulevard
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day from September to April and during school holidays
- Tower 26A – Australia Avenue / Hedges Avenue
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day from November to April and during school holidays
Make sure you swim in the patrolled area between the red and yellow flags.
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.
Getting there
| Public transport |
Translink buses run along the Gold Coast Highway through Broadbeach. 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. |
About Kurrawa / Broadbeach
Broadbeach is a vibrant business and family-friendly entertainment precinct. The beaches here are flanked by wide dunes with native she-oak and macaranga trees. You can play beach volleyball in front of the Kurrawa events terrace or enjoy a meal with a view from the huge balcony of the Kurrawa Surf Club.
There are several playgrounds in the beachside parks, which are also home to annual events, weekend markets and weekly yoga and fitness classes. The par contains toilets, barbecues, tables, shade structures, playgrounds and beach showers. Ride your bike or stroll along the oceanway which runs through the park. Broadbeach mall is just a stone’s throw from the beach and offers cafes, alfresco dining and nightclubs.