Queensland, East Coast of Australia, Australia

Maroochydore Beach

Maroochydore Beach is a stunning and expansive beach known for its calming views and family-friendly atmosphere. The beach is spacious, providing plenty of room for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The natural beauty of the beach is enhanced by the gorgeous views it offers.

Discover accommodation options near Maroochydore Beach and enjoy its calming views and family-friendly atmosphere.

One of the key features of Maroochydore Beach is the presence of a surf lifesaving club. This ensures the safety of swimmers, with the club's flags marking the safest areas for swimming. Visitors are advised to swim between these flags for their own safety. The beach is also known for its relaxing environment, making it a popular choice for families.

What to do at Maroochydore Beach?

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Maroochydore Beach include The Boat Shed & The Boat Shed Takeaway, Lucky Tower Chinese Restaurant, Burgers with Bite (Cotton Tree), NAMORY Eatery, Local Flow Eatery, Alexandra Headlands Hotel, Ocean Ended at Platinum and Som Tam Thai Restaurant.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the relaxing and family-friendly nature of the beach, appreciated by both young and older visitors. They are particularly fond of the stunning views and expansive space it offers. However, some visitors express concern about the need to swim between the flags for safety.

Where to Stay near Maroochydore Beach?

Visitors to Maroochydore Beach often stay in the Maroochydore town center, which offers a variety of accommodations within walking distance of the beach. Some also choose to stay in neighboring areas like Mooloolaba, known for its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to other attractions.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Maroochydore Beach?

Latitude: -26.65447 / Longitude: 153.1036287

Maroochydore Beach is located in Queensland. The following map of Maroochydore Beach shows the exact location.

Maroochydore Beach: Weather Today

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
Today is an underwhelming day for a trip to Maroochydore Beach, and it is best to skip your seaside plans. You will encounter persistent light rain throughout the day, creating a damp and dreary atmosphere. Strong winds are blowing across the sand, making it quite uncomfortable to set up a spot, especially with the choppy waves rolling in. Because the air temperature sits at 20.7 °C and the conditions are unsettled, it is not a day for sunbathing or relaxing by the water. Furthermore, the water temperature of 21.4 °C is quite cool for swimming, and given the active surf and poor weather, stay well away from the shoreline for your safety.
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Air

Low / High14°C/20.7°C
Feels Like (High)18.9°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature21.4 °C
Wave Height1.3 m
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Rain

Rain Chance92%
Rainfall4.1 mm
Rain Duration16 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:31/17:02
Sunshine Hours8.7 hrs
UV Index4.2
Cloud Cover48%
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Wind

Speed23.5 km/h
Gusts52.2 km/h
DirectionSE

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