Miami Beach
About the Beach
Miami Beach sits 9km south of the Surfers strip, between Nobby Beach and Burleigh Heads. You'll find it consistently quieter than both neighbours, with a retro feel shaped by caravan parks, beach bungalows, and sculptures including "The Joggers" and "The Sea Lion" along the foreshore.
It's an open beach break for surfers and bodyboarders of all levels. The outer bar works best on offshore winds, and Miami Headland at the southern end shelters the beach from southerlies. Rip currents run whenever waves are breaking, so stay close inshore on the attached bar and avoid the outer trough.
From the southern end, rainbow-coloured stairs climb to Lores Bonney Lookout for panoramic views north to the Gold Coast skyline. The Gold Coast Oceanway runs the full length of the foreshore for walking or cycling.
Tower 21 at the Hythe St end is patrolled year-round, 8am to 5pm daily. Parking at the SLSC and on Marine Parade can be tight on weekends, so get there early.
Conditions at 5:59 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
Miami, 4220, QLD
Park in the large car park at the SLSC on Hythe St, or try on-street along Marine Parade, though spots can be tight, so aim for early. Translink buses run along Gold Coast Highway and Marine Parade if you'd rather skip the hunt. The Gold Coast Oceanway path runs the full length of the beach, so you can walk or ride in from Nobby Beach to the north or Burleigh to the south.
Parking available nearby