The Spit North
The Spit is the northernmost beach on the Gold Coast mainland and is iconic for the sand pumping jetty that juts out into the surf. The Spit is surrounded by natural parklands which includes the Federation Walk. The northern part of the beach also includes toilets, a café and an off leash dog exercise area.
Beach closed: Due to severe erosion and sand scarps caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, along with seasonal high tides, access to the beach has been impacted. This beach will be closed until further notice.
Swimming
Make sure you swim in the patrolled area between the red and yellow flags. The Spit North has four patrol locations. At times, a patrol may be closed due to dangerous swimming conditions, unsafe beach conditions or beach maintenance works.
Tower 42
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Seaworld Drive, opposite the Seaworld car park
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, on weekends between November and April and during school holidays
Tower 43
Status unavailable
Seaworld Drive / Muriel Henchman Drive
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, on weekends between November and April and during school holidays
Tower 45
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Seaworld Drive (southern end of Doug Jennings car park)
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day year round
Tower 46
Status unavailable
Seaworld Drive (northern end of Doug Jennings car park)
No flagged swimming area. Surveillance only. Lifeguards on duty between 8am and 5pm, between November and April and during school holidays. Nearest patrolled swimming area is 300m south at Tower 45 – Seaway.
Surfing
The Spit can provide gentle whitewash waves for beginner surfers in the shallow nearshore area to the north of the jetty. It is a good option when northerly winds are impacting conditions at other Gold Coast beaches. 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: Dogs are prohibited within 200 metres of flagged swimming areas.