Best Beaches near Kirra
About the Suburb
Explore 7 beaches near Kirra, legendary among surfers for its hollow barrel waves and golden sand. This southern Gold Coast strip connects to Coolangatta via a beachfront path, with some of Australia's most consistent right-hand tubes.
What Makes It Special
- •One of Australia's legendary barrel waves - featured in countless surf films
- •Small-town feel with a tight-knit local surf community
- •Walk the foreshore to Coolangatta, Snapper Rocks, or north to Bilinga
Getting There
90 minutes from Brisbane. 10 minutes from Gold Coast Airport. Street parking along Musgrave Street and Miles Street. Kirra Hill carpark offers overflow. Walking distance from Coolangatta.
Best Time to Visit
March to May when cyclone swells push hollow barrels onto the sand bank. East to south-east swells are best. Avoid peak summer when parking is impossible and the lineup is packed.
Along the Coast
What's On
Cooly Rocks On
Wednesday 3 — Sunday 7 June 2026
Five-day rock and roll, rockabilly and vintage lifestyle festival in Coolangatta, featuring a Show N Shine car display with over 900 vehicles, live music, and daily markets along the beachfront.
www.coolyrockson.com