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Palm Beach Artificial Reef

Our world-first solution designed to protect a vulnerable section of our coastline from erosion and improve surf amenity in the process.

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Palm Beach Artificial Reef
Ocean Beaches Strategy

We've got our eyes on the horizon and a vision for managing and enhancing our beaches into the future.

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Ocean Beaches Strategy
Surf Management Plan

Feel the froth! We have a swell plan that applies education, science and stewardship to improving surf amenity on the Gold Coast.

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Surf Management Plan
Surf safety

Whether you're a swimmer, nipper, surfer, or visitor, we want everyone to be safe on our beaches.

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Surf safety
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Gold Coast beaches

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

Beaches and lifeguard services

Gold Coast beaches are open for exercise and recreational purposes.

Please continue to follow current social distancing advice from the Queensland Government.

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

National Science Week – August 2020

Nerd out and learn about the Science of the Sea in August during National Science Week. Head to Helensvale Library to check out our cool displays about the artificial reefs off our coastline, how the City plans to regularly renourish Surfers Paradise beach, and the life-cycle of our iconic Pandanus trees.

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
Aerial view and plan of artificial reef at Palm Beach

Coastal management

We’re making waves, literally! Read about our innovative beach projects, sparking interest around Australia and the world.

Coastal management
Three surfers walking towards the beach

Get involved!

Dive in and join us in taking action to ensure our beaches are clean, healthy, safe and accessible.

Ocean Beaches Strategy 2013-2023
Surfer doing a 360 on a wave

Surfing

Ride a wave, feel the stoke! The Gold Coast is a genuine surfers paradise. Read about our unique surfing initiatives.

Surfing
Two City workers planting on the dunes

Our partners

We keep our beaches beautiful with a little help from our friends. See who we’re working with.

Our partners
A group of people doing yoga by the beach at sunrise

What's allowed?

Maintaining our pristine coastline is a balancing act and not everything goes.

What's allowed on our beaches?
Surfers skyline and Burleigh headland from Tallebugera Beach

Beach weddings

Looking to get hitched in paradise? Exchange your vows on our breathtaking beaches.

Beach weddings

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