Coolangatta Beach

New South Wales, Australia

🟢 Patrolled Surf Sand
surf swimming family-friendly patrolled beginner-friendly

📖 About Coolangatta Beach

Coolangatta Beach straddles the NSW–Queensland border at the southern end of the Gold Coast, flanked by the legendary Snapper Rocks point break and the calmer Greenmount Beach to the south. It forms part of the world-famous Superbank, drawing elite surfers from around the globe for its long, fast-peeling right-handers. The area has a relaxed, old-school surf town character and caters to both experienced wave riders and families seeking sheltered swimming.

📍 Location

🛟 Safety & Patrol

🟢 Patrolled Beach

Provider: Surf Life Saving

Hazard Rating: 5/10

Known Hazards:

Flash rips Travelling rips Submerged Objects Rocks

🏄 Surf Conditions

  • Difficulty🟠 Advanced
Flash rips Travelling rips

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Formal Car Park

Formal parking area

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🏖️ Facilities

🚻 Toilets 🚿 Showers 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Parking 🎪 Playground ☕ Café/Kiosk 🧺 Picnic Area ♿ Accessible 🏊 Rock Pool 👔 Change Rooms ⛱️ Shade/Shelter 🚌 Bus Access ⛴️ Ferry 🏄 Surf Club 🚤 Boat Ramp 🛍️ Shops Nearby ⛺ Camping 🚲 Bike Path

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🌤️ Weather & Conditions