Best beaches in Burleigh Heads

2 ranked beaches in Burleigh Heads, Queensland

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

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Burleigh Heads Beach

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One of the coast’s defining surf beaches with huge local and visitor appeal

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North Burleigh Beach

Distinct named beach that helps prevent over-merging on the central-south coast

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What makes Burleigh Heads's beaches stand out?

Burleigh Heads sits in Queensland, Australia and is home to 2 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 Burleigh Heads or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.