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.
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.
Hythe Street, near Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round
Santa Monica Road Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, on weekends between November and April and during school holidays
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.
To view the facilities available at this beach including accessibility features, use our interactive map.
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.