Currumbin Beach

Currumbin Beach is a patrolled sandy beach in the suburb of Currumbin on the southern Gold Coast, Queensland, between Currumbin Creek and Elephant Rock. It is known for its wide stretch of sand, consistent surf break, and sheltered creek estuary. The beach is a popular family and surf destination within the City of Gold Coast, adjacent to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Currumbin Alley surf break.

Visitors can expect a long sandy beach with a patrolled swimming area, surf break at Currumbin Alley, and calm waters at the Currumbin Creek mouth suitable for swimming and stand up paddleboarding. The foreshore has grassy parkland, picnic and barbecue areas, and views of Currumbin Rock and Elephant Rock. The area includes a Surf Life Saving Club, cafes and shops along Gold Coast Highway, and coastal walking paths connecting to nearby headlands.

The Currumbin area is part of the traditional lands of the Yugambeh people. The name Currumbin is commonly attributed to a Yugambeh word meaning high or tall. European settlement developed in the early 20th century with coastal tourism, and the Currumbin Surf Life Saving Club was established in the early 1900s to provide beach patrols as the Gold Coast grew as a seaside destination.

Currumbin Beach is a central part of Gold Coast surf culture and community beach life, hosting surf lifesaving activities, local markets and outdoor recreation. The adjacent Currumbin Creek and headlands hold significance for the local Yugambeh community and are valued for their natural coastal landscape.