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Gold Coast beaches

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts

The health and wellbeing of the Gold Coast community, our customers and City employees is our first priority.

The City is receiving advice from the Federal Government and Queensland Health on a daily basis to inform our response to the Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the city.

Beaches and lifeguard services

Surfers Paradise, The Spit and Coolangatta beaches are closed from 11.59pm Tuesday 7 April until further notice. Please note this includes the dog off leash area at The Spit.

All beachside parking will be progressively closed from Main Beach to Coolangatta to discourage unnecessary use. Parking at Doug Jennings Park and Philp Park at The Spit has already been closed.

Flags have been removed from all Gold Coast beaches. City lifeguards will remain on beaches to respond to any safety issues, however we strongly recommend people stay out of the water. Please try and limit your time at the beach.

We ask everyone to follow advice to stay home unless it’s for daily exercise in your neighbourhood, essential shopping and medical appointments.

For the latest update on the City's response and changes to services, visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/covid19

We love our beaches! Whether it’s fishing at Main Beach, surfing with the pros at Snapper Rocks, or watching the sunrise at Burleigh, everyone can enjoy a beach experience on the Gold Coast.

Sunrise overlooking Surfers Paradise beach

Find a beach

Trying to decide the best spot to swim, surf or relax but spoilt for choice? Use our interactive map to find patrolled beaches, facilities and more.

Find a beach

Aerial view of Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks

Live beach cameras

Lights, camera, action! Check out all the action happening across our beaches in real time. Join in, or find a quiet spot to escape to and relax.

Live beach cameras

Two female lifeguards running into the surf

Lifeguards and surf safety

Our Chief Lifeguard has been keeping swimmers safe on our beaches since 1973. Learn more about Warren Young, his team, and how to stay safe on our beaches.

Our lifeguards