Always check the conditions when you arrive and swim between the flags.
Bilinga Beach
Live conditions and scores
Bilinga Beach sits on the southern Gold Coast in Bilinga, QLD, close to the NSW border. It faces east-northeast with an open aspect, picking up swell that keeps surfers and bodyboarders coming back. The beach is patrolled, so you'll have flags to swim between.
The hazards here are genuine. Strong rips, gutters, a deep trough, and a littoral drift current all run through this stretch. Check conditions before you enter the water and always swim between the flags, especially after rain or big swells.
You'll find parking and toilets nearby, with cafes close by too, which makes it easy to spend a few hours here. Families do visit, but younger kids need close supervision given the water conditions.
Walking the beach is a relaxed option when the surf is running. It's a solid open beach without much fuss, and a good base for a morning on the southern Gold Coast.
What Makes It Special
- •Patrolled by lifeguards
- •Strong rips, gutters and a deep trough, so check conditions before you head in
- •Parking, toilets and a cafe on-site
- •Good for surfing, bodyboarding, swimming and a beach walk
- •Family-friendly with patrols in place
Best Time to Visit
Summer is the pick for warm water and regular patrols. Head down in the morning to make the most of the east-facing aspect, and always swim between the flags given the strong rips and deep trough.
Getting There
You'll find parking near the beach. Bilinga sits on the southern Gold Coast, close to Coolangatta.