Melbourne Cup 2026!
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Southport SLSC with food, fashion, live music and race-day excitement. Bookings essential. 🏇🥂✨
READ MOREHere at Southport Surf Lifesaving Supporters Club we aim to provide our members and guests quality service in a warm and friendly environment. Our location and restaurant’s views are unmatched overlooking the beautiful white sand and crashing waves that Main Beach offers. With our diverse menu and drink selection boasting 16 of the best local beers on tap, it’s no wonder our club has been voted best on the Gold Coast in recent years. Visit today and see why we have been voted as the Gold Coast’s best surf club.



Established in 1924, Southport Surf Life Saving Club was one of the first Clubs in Queensland to establish a Junior activities section currently with over 300 Nippers who participate in regular training sessions and competition each Sunday throughout summer. Our senior Club currently boasts over 250 patrolling volunteers who hold the proud record of ‘no lives lost between the flags’ while on patrol. A proud piece of history for Surf Lifesaving Gold Coast, contact us today and discover our club for yourself.



The iconic Main Beach Pavilion was constructed in the mid 1930s. Today this heritage-listed venue offers everyone a morning coffee and breakfast in the sunshine after your beach walk or swim. The Pavilion’s cafe has a friendly ‘join us at our local’ atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed lunch any day of the week. The Pavilion also a great venue for your next event or even a small conference by the beach. It’s no wonder why we’re always mentioned as one of the best surf clubs on the Gold Coast.



Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Southport SLSC with food, fashion, live music and race-day excitement. Bookings essential. 🏇🥂✨
READ MOREPlease refer to the opening‑hours guide above for our current trading times at the Main Beach Pavilion Café.
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A donation provides immediate support for our lifesaving services, facilities and community programs, helping us keep our beaches safe and continue supporting our community. If you would like to create a lasting legacy for future generations, you may also wish to explore the option of leaving a bequest through your Will.