Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is generally much quieter in contrast to its busy neighbours in Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. This is likely due to the majority of the beach here being fronted by homes and units. Hedges Avenue runs parallel to the beach and has a dedicated pedestrian and bike lane, providing access to the beach at cross streets.
The Mermaid Beach Surf Club is located back from the beach, across from the beachfront Ken Mansbridge Park. The park has tables and shelters. There's an eclectic blend of dining options a few blocks from the beach, particularly along the Gold Coast Highway.
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. Mermaid Beach has two patrol locations. At times, a patrol may be closed due to dangerous swimming conditions, unsafe beach conditions or beach maintenance works.
Tower 25
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Hilda Street
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day between November and April and during school holidays.
Tower 26
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Montana Avenue, near Mermaid Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round
Surfing
Beach breaks extend the full length of the beach and conditions are best on a moderate swell and offshore winds. Wave quality is variable depending on prevailing swell direction, wind, tide and sand bar formation so check conditions before paddling out. 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: This beach has a dog prohibited area. Dogs are prohibited within 200 metres of flagged swimming areas.
Getting there
| Public transport |
Translink buses run along the Gold Coast Highway and Marine Parade at Kirra. 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 the surf club. On-street parking is available in surrounding streets. Take note of parking signs and/or line markings before heading to the beach. |