Kirra Beach

Kirra Beach is a sandy ocean beach in the suburb of Kirra at the southern end of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Located between Coolangatta and Currumbin along Marine Parade, it is internationally renowned for its long right-hand point break at Kirra Point, considered one of Australia's premier surf breaks. The beach features a patrolled swimming area, foreshore parklands, and views to Kirra Hill and the coastline, attracting surfers, swimmers and families.

Visitors can expect a long sandy beach facing the Pacific Ocean with a prominent rocky point at Kirra Point to the south. The beach has a patrolled swimming area, open surf, and grassy foreshore parklands with picnic and barbecue areas. The setting includes Kirra Hill lookout to the west, views along the Gold Coast coastline, and a relaxed coastal suburb atmosphere with cafes and surf clubs nearby. Areas to explore include the beach, foreshore reserve, Kirra Point rocks and the coastal walkway linking to Coolangatta and Snapper Rocks.

Kirra is derived from an Aboriginal word and lies within the traditional lands of the Yugambeh people. The beach developed as a seaside destination in the early 20th century with the Kirra Surf Life Saving Club established in 1916. Kirra Point became internationally famous from the 1960s as one of Australia's premier surf breaks, hosting professional surfing events and shaping Gold Coast surf culture.

Kirra Beach holds cultural significance for its strong surfing heritage and community surf life saving tradition. It is an iconic location in Australian surf culture and remains a central gathering place for local residents and visitors for beach recreation and coastal leisure.