North Kirra Beach, north of Coolangatta Creek, is one of the most protected beaches on the Gold Coast from the dominant southeast swell. As such, the beach here tends to be wide and much quieter than the other southern beaches.
Make sure you swim in the patrolled area between the red and yellow flags. North Kirra has one patrol location. At times, a patrol may be closed due to dangerous swimming conditions, unsafe beach conditions or beach maintenance works.
Pacific Parade, near North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day between November and April and during school holidays
Kirra Point is part of the World Surf Reserve and is a popular with experienced board riders when big swells are running, producing a long, hollow, barrelling wave. When the swell is smaller, the break further north is suitable for intermediate board riders. 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.