Noosa Main Beach
A rare north-facing beach on the Queensland coast, sheltered from the waves and patrolled by lifeguards. It's the top choice for learning to surf and for family swimming.
Noosa Main Beach sits right next to Hastings Street. It faces north and is shielded from southeast swells by Noosa Headland, so the water is usually calm. It is the most family-friendly swimming beach on the Sunshine Coast, with lifeguards patrolling between the red and yellow flags year-round. Small waves at the eastern end are ideal for beginners, and several surf schools run lessons here. The beach has a timber boardwalk, a surf lifesaving club and restaurants, and you can watch the sunset from the sand in the evening. In summer and during Australian school holidays, both the beach and parking spaces get very crowded.
Opening hours
All day (lifeguards approx. 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Hastings Street
- Noosa Spit & Noosa Woods
- Laguna Lookout
- Noosa River & Noosaville
- Noosa National Park Coastal Walk
- Alexandria Bay
- Sunshine Beach
- Hell's Gates