Surfing on Australia’s Gold Coast – Live Beach Cameras & Real Surf Conditions

The Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, is famous for its golden beaches, warm subtropical climate and world‑class surf. Stretching more than 57 km, its coastline offers a diverse range of breaks – from gentle beach breaks ideal for learning to powerful reef and point waves sought by advanced surfers. This page offers a long, SEO‑friendly overview of Gold Coast surfing conditions and our live beach cameras so that visitors and search engines alike can discover everything in one place.

Why Surf the Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast is part of the World Surfing Reserve and boasts surf beaches that attract riders from around the globe. At Bilinga, you’ll often find smaller, calmer waves that are perfect for swimmers and families【980528337626795†L18-L23】. Just to the north is Burleigh Heads, a headland that offers both protected corners and open beach breaks; the point break here is a world‑class wave and the headland itself is reserved for experienced board riders【980528337626795†L204-L229】. Further along the coastline, Greenmount (part of the Coolangatta point) provides slower‑paced surf that suits beginners and intermediate surfers【980528337626795†L746-L749】. Meanwhile, Currumbin Alley is renowned for its consistent waves and multiple take‑off zones; it’s an excellent place to learn or improve, though surfers must stay aware of watercraft entering the creek【980528337626795†L461-L466】【980528337626795†L481-L484】. At the southern end, Froggies is a picturesque but unpatrolled cove; surfers looking for quality waves usually head to nearby Superbank or Duranbah, which are better suited to experienced riders【980528337626795†L648-L664】.

What Our Beach Cameras Offer

Our website streams live video from dozens of Gold Coast beaches. Each camera uses high‑quality HLS streaming technology so you can watch real‑time surf conditions right from your TV or mobile device. We provide multiple ways to enjoy the feeds:

• All cameras view: shows every stream in a responsive grid. You can fullscreen any feed and see the beach name without clutter.
• Multi‑view grids: choose 4, 6, 9, 12 or all cameras at once.
• Rotation mode: cycles through selected cameras at intervals you choose (e.g. 7 seconds or 12 seconds), with preloading to minimise buffering.
• Single camera: pick a favourite beach and see its current surf in full screen.
• Info Wall & Info Carousel: for bandwidth‑friendly browsing, these modes display surf summaries, swell conditions, tides and weather forecasts in an engaging layout without loading video.

Each stream includes a pastel loading screen featuring our CostaCams logo that fades out when the video is ready. We also provide an easy way to report non‑working streams so that our team can fix them promptly.

Surf Conditions and Forecast

We summarise surf conditions for each beach using icons and succinct phrases, but here are some highlights:

• Bilinga / Tugun: gentle beach break, calmer than neighbouring beaches【980528337626795†L18-L23】.
• Burleigh Heads (High & Headland): part of the World Surfing Reserve; protected corners offer smaller waves while the headland produces powerful point waves for experienced surfers【980528337626795†L204-L229】.
• Coolangatta / Greenmount / Rainbow Bay: slower‑paced section of the Superbank for beginner and intermediate board riders【980528337626795†L746-L749】.
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• Froggies (Tweed River): small cove without patrol; head to Superbank or Duranbah for waves suited to experienced surfers【980528337626795†L648-L664】.
• Kirra: part of the famous Superbank; conditions vary so check local surf reports and camera feeds.
• Kurrawa: popular for swimming and lifesaving competitions; surf can vary so watch the cam before heading out.
• Main Beach: open sandbar breaks that can be powerful; always swim between the flags.
• Miami: moderate beach breaks; occasional strong rips.
• Narrowneck & Artificial Reef: artificial reef creates variable peaky waves; conditions depend on tide and swell.
• Surfers Paradise (Northcliffe / Main): busy urban beach with shifting sandbars and strong rips; surf with caution.
• Seaway & Spit: strong tidal currents and boat traffic; not recommended for surfing.

The Gold Coast enjoys more than 300 sunny days each year. Typical weather includes highs around 27°C, lows around 18°C, winds near 21 km/h and humidity around 65 %【184268882196956†L140-L146】. For current UV index, high and low tide times, swell direction and multi‑day forecasts, our Info Wall and Info Carousel summarise these metrics using simple icons to make them easy to read.

About CostaCams

CostaCams was created by surfers who wanted an easy way to check the waves from anywhere. Our mission is to deliver the most comprehensive, user‑friendly and beautiful surf camera experience for the Gold Coast. We combine high‑definition streams, real surf data and an intuitive interface optimised for TVs and mobile devices. Whether you’re planning your next session or simply dreaming of the beach, CostaCams brings the coast to you.

If you like our service, feel free to share it with friends or link to this page. The more surfers know about current conditions, the better prepared they will be. And if you spot any issues with a camera stream or have suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact us using the form on our contact page.