# Miami Beach (Gold Coast)

Kitesurfing spot in Brisbane & Gold Coast, Australia.

> Miami Beach on the Gold Coast sits in a sheltered bay producing flat-to-choppy conditions ideal for beginner-intermediate development. Consistent afternoon thermal winds driven by land heating keep sessions predictable and fun. The protected bay filters out heavy ocean swell, allowing focus on kite control and technique. Beach access is straightforward, with parking and amenities nearby, making it a reliable local session spot.

## Best time to kitesurf
Miami Beach (Gold Coast) has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Oct and Dec: 8–10% of days reach 12 kt+, with 9 kt average daily wind, 23–26 °C water and 21–24 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5% | 8.3 | 23.7 | 25.6 |
| Feb | 8% | 8.8 | 23.7 | 25.7 |
| Mar | 2% | 7.9 | 23.5 | 25.5 |
| Apr | 4% | 8.2 | 20.8 | 24.4 |
| May | 5% | 7.6 | 18.3 | 22.3 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.7 | 16.3 | 20.5 |
| Jul | 3% | 7.1 | 15.8 | 19.8 |
| Aug | 0% | 7.2 | 17.1 | 20.4 |
| Sep | 6% | 8.4 | 18.6 | 21.2 |
| Oct | 10% | 8.8 | 20.7 | 22.5 |
| Nov | 3% | 8.1 | 21.6 | 22.9 |
| Dec | 9% | 8.5 | 23.4 | 23.9 |

## Highlights
- Afternoon thermals
- Bay protection
- Beach launch
- Beginner-intermediate

## Amenities
Beach parking, Local shops, Nearby cafes

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -28.033, 153.434
- Destination guide: [Brisbane & Gold Coast](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/brisbane-gold-coast)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Surfers Paradise Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/surfers-paradise-beach) — best around Oct, 8–10% windy days, 9 kt, water 23–26 °C (3 km)
- [Tallebudgera Valley](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tallebudgera-valley) — best around Oct, 8–10% windy days, 9 kt, water 23–26 °C (5 km)
- [Main Beach (Southport)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/main-beach-southport) — best around Oct, 8–10% windy days, 9 kt, water 23–26 °C (7 km)
- [Currumbin Alley](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/currumbin-alley) — best around Feb, 3–6% windy days, 7–8 kt, water 22–26 °C (12 km)
- [Jumpinpin](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jumpinpin) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 5–6 kt, water 17 °C (18 km)

## Kite schools
- [Go Ride A Wave Surfers Paradise](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/go-ride-a-wave-surfers-paradise) — https://gorideawave.com.au/ (3 km)
- [Australian Surfing Adventures](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/australian-surfing-adventures) — http://www.australiansurfingadventures.com/ (5 km)
- [Surf FX](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-fx) — https://surffx.com.au/ (6 km)
- [Get Wet Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/get-wet-surf-school) — http://getwetsurf.com/ (11 km)
- [LEARN TO KITESURF GOLD COAST](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/learn-to-kitesurf-gold-coast) — https://learntokitesurfgoldcoast.com.au/ (11 km)

## Kite shops
- [Leading Edge Kites](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/leading-edge-kites) — http://www.lekite.com.au/ (8 km)
- [The Kite Loft Australia](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/the-kite-loft-australia) — http://thekiteloft.com.au/ (27 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/miami-beach-gold-coast
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.