Miami Beach
Miami Beach is sandwiched between a rocky headland to the south and Nobby Beach to the north. You can join walkers or runners scaling the 'Miami stairs' up the headland, catch your breath at the top and take in the view, before continuing south to North Burleigh. Miami Beach is also home to a range of accommodation and features a host of beach shacks that pay homage to the Gold Coast of the past.
There is a narrow park along the beachfront containing toilets, barbecues, tables, shade structures, playgrounds and beach showers. You can also play beach volleyball with nets provided by the City (located north of the headland, south of the Surf Club). The Oceanway runs parallel to the sand, with bike parking located at the Miami Surf Life Saving Club.
Due to popular demand, we've started a six-month trial for community beach pole sports. Poles and nets for sports like beach volleyball, tennis and foot volley are now available at Burleigh Heads, Miami, Broadbeach, Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise beaches. No bookings required. Maximum 2 hour sessions (if people are waiting). BYO balls/racquets.
Swimming
Make sure you swim in the patrolled area between the red and yellow flags. Miami has two patrol locations. At times, a patrol may be closed due to dangerous swimming conditions, unsafe beach conditions or beach maintenance works.
Tower 21
Status unavailable
Hythe Street, near Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round
Tower 22
Status unavailable
Santa Monica Road
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, on weekends between November and April and during school holidays
Surfing
Miami Beach is an open beach break. Wave quality is variable depending on prevailing swell direction, wind, tide and sand bar formation so check conditions before paddling out. 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: 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. |