Nobby Beach

Nobby Beach lies at the foot of a rocky hill known as 'North Nobby' or 'Nobby's Bluff'. Last century, the hill was home to the Magic Mountain amusement park for almost 30 years and featured a chairlift and castle. The park was closed in the 1980s and has now been replaced by apartments and shops.

This suburb blends a family-friendly atmosphere with an ultra-trendy vibe which attracts surfers, cyclists and healthy lifestylers. The Oceanway runs along the southern section of Nobby Beach, however there is a dedicated bike lane along Albatross and Hedges Avenues, as well as bike parking at the Nobby's Surf Life Saving Club.

Swimming

Make sure you swim in the patrolled area between the red and yellow flags. Nobby 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 23

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Lavarack Road, near Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round

Tower 24

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

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 and in the Nobby Beach local centre precinct. Take note of parking signs and/or line markings before heading to the beach.

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