Bilinga Beach
About the Beach
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.
Conditions at 5:57 am
Strong southerly winds around 24km/h with a solid 1.4m swell from the south-east. A cool 15°C in the air with comfortable 21°C in the water, and a falling tide. Rainy conditions with a minimal UV index of 0.
Includes weather data from Google
Getting There
Bilinga, 4225, QLD
You'll find parking near the beach. Bilinga sits on the southern Gold Coast, close to Coolangatta.
Parking available nearby