Best beaches in Airlie Beach

3 ranked beaches in Airlie Beach, Queensland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Airlie Beach

1
Airlie Beach Lagoon Beach
The main Airlie waterfront swimming beach area is a core user-facing entry for the mainland tourism hub.
7.0
2
Boathaven Beach
A real sheltered beach beside the Airlie foreshore with clear public identity.
7.0
3
Shingley Beach
A real Airlie waterfront beach that broad map-led datasets often underweight.
7.0

What makes Airlie Beach's beaches stand out?

Airlie Beach sits in Queensland, Australia and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Airlie Beach or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.