49Spot Score
Clontarf Beach
Beaches · Listed under Indooroopilly
Beaches in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
4.7(35)· GoogleView details →
Brisbane
Best Beaches in Brisbane (2026)
25 beaches in Brisbane, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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48Spot Score
Nudgee Beach
Beaches · Listed under Hamilton
Beaches in Hamilton, Brisbane.
4.4(48)· GoogleView details →
46Spot Score
Queens Beach
Beaches · Listed under South Brisbane
Stretch of urban sandy beach known for its whale sightings & picturesque sunsets.
4.3(36)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Woody Point Beach
Beaches · Listed under Indooroopilly
Picturesque, relaxed beach offering swimming, sunbathing, sailing & picnicking, plus multiuse paths.
4.3(27)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
City Beach Head Office
Beaches · Brisbane City
City Beach’s Paddington head office, associated with an online range of beachwear, casual clothing, footwear and accessories.
3.5(26)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
Masthead Beach
Beaches · Cleveland
A lovely bayside beach at Cleveland near Brisbane with a 4.2 rating across 28 reviews.
4.2(28)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Australia's beaches are world-famous, and around Brisbane you'll find everything from patrolled family swimming spots to quieter stretches of sand. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags where lifeguards patrol, and slip, slop, slap — the UV is strong.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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Read guide →Beaches in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best beaches in Brisbane?+
The beaches on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Brisbane beaches ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter beaches by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many beaches are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently list 25 beaches across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Are the beaches near Brisbane patrolled?+
Many popular beaches are patrolled by surf lifesavers, especially over summer and on weekends. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags, check signage for conditions, and never swim alone or after drinking.