Best surf beaches in Australia, 2026
25 surf beaches in Australia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to surf travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
75 Mile Beach
K'gari, Australia
K’gari’s legendary ocean beach is one of Australia’s most iconic beach corridors and must be represented canonically.
2OBI 7.5+
Agnes Water Beach
Agnes Water, Australia
Queensland’s most northerly surf beach is the region’s defining mainland must-have.
3OBI 7.5+
Alva Beach
Ayr, Australia
The Burdekin’s best-known beach, with a long sandy foreshore and the region’s clearest visitor draw.
4OBI 7.5+
Anglesea Beach
Apollo Bay, Australia
A great beach for surfing, with stunning scenery.
5OBI 7.5+
Angourie Point Beach
Angourie, Australia
World-famous point break and key surf destination
6OBI 7.5+
Arrawarra Beach
Arrawarra Headland, Australia
A meaningful northern surf beach with a clear identity separate from Corindi and Mullaway
Austinmer Beach
Austinmer, Australia
A classic northern suburbs beach with strong local identity and broad visitor appeal.
Avalon Beach
Avalon, Australia
A landmark Pittwater surf beach with strong town identity and broad appeal
9OBI 7.5+
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach, Australia
A flagship Central Coast surf beach with strong local identity and broad visitor demand.
10OBI 7.5+
Back Beach
Geraldton, Australia
Popular for its large waves, perfect for surfers.
11OBI 7.5+
Back Beach (Angourie)
Angourie, Australia
Exposed surf beach south of Angourie Point
12OBI 7.5+
Bales Beach
Parndana, Australia
A well-known beach on the island with great surf conditions, offering a scenic retreat.
13OBI 7.5+
Bar Beach
Narooma, Australia
Popular surf beach adjacent to Narooma with scenic cliffs and rock pools
Bateau Bay Beach
Bateau Bay, Australia
A meaningful named beach on the southern side of the Bateau Bay headland.
15OBI 7.5+
Beilbys Beach
Macksville, Australia
A lesser-known ocean beach in the Nambucca area that improves coverage beyond the obvious town beaches.
Bellambi Beach
Bellambi, Australia
Often overlooked beside better-known neighbours, Bellambi is a real named beach with strong surf value.
17OBI 7.5+
Bells Beach
Apollo Bay, Australia
One of the most famous surf beaches in the world.
18OBI 7.5+
Belongil Beach
Byron Bay, Australia
Quieter Byron alternative
19OBI 7.5+
Bilgola Beach
Bilgola, Australia
A picturesque cove-like surf beach with strong destination value
20OBI 7.5+
Bilinga Beach
Bilinga, Australia
Wide ocean beach with a clear identity separate from Tugun and Kirra
Birubi Beach
Port Stephens, Australia
The best-known Anna Bay beach, famous for dunes, long sand, and surf appeal
Blacksmiths Beach
Blacksmiths, Australia
Long ocean beach at the lake entrance with strong regional importance
23OBI 7.5+
Blueys Beach
Blueys Beach, Australia
Iconic Pacific Palms surf beach and one of the coast’s strongest destination names
Boland Beach
George Town, Australia
A quiet beach offering excellent waves for surfing and a serene natural atmosphere.
Bombo Beach
Bombo, Australia
A dramatic beach beside the quarry that is visually memorable but often omitted from map-led datasets.