Newly crowned, Australian Surf Life Saving “Club of the Year” 2022, Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club is a friendly, family-oriented club with established programs in surf sports, youth development and nippers. New members and visitors always welcome.
Boasting some of the Gold Coast’s best surf club facilities, locals and visitors alike love our spectacular location, quality food and friendly, attentive service. Join us at Merlina’s Restaurant for an icy cold beer and a delicious meal, or book your next function or event overlooking beautiful Mermaid Beach.
Committed to being a premier Surf Life Saving Club and providing excellence in Surf Life Saving services to Mermaid Beach.
Since 1945.
When the Pacific war ended in August 1945, thousands of soldiers faced months of waiting to be demobilised. At the Watercraft Workshops in Bulimba, Craftsman Tom Sneyd — a pre-war lifesaver from Stanwell Park — rallied his mates into swimming and lifesaving instead of waiting around.
They drove down from Brisbane in army vehicles, slept in tents, ate from the mess, and built the first clubhouse on the Ocean Street beachfront out of scrounged material. The first Bronze Medallion squad qualified on Christmas Day, 1945.
The beach wasn’t even called Mermaid Beach yet. It was Los Angeles Beach until 11 September 1946 — so the club is older than the name of the beach it patrols. We kept AEME in our name as a reminder of who started us.
Eighty years on, we’re still here. Volunteer patrols every weekend of the season, a Nippers program full of kids who’ll grow up knowing this beach, and a club that’s been named Australian Surf Life Saving Club of the Year and Queensland Club of the Year.
Same beach. Same job. Better clubhouse.
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Nippers starts next weekend, so don’t delay sorting out your sign up! You can do it in person tomorrow at the club, or via the couch. Either way, we’re looking forward to seeing you next Sunday!
We’re stoked to have Kollosche and Kennards Hire as sponsors this year, it’s set to be an incredible season - come and join us on the sand!
The life saving season is officially open! 🎉 It’s the first day of flags going up on Mermaid Beach, thanks to our incredible sponsors @kollosche_ and @kennardshire
Always swim between the flags, and don’t forget to slip slop slap!
That new season feeling is nearly here 🌊
The second Sign On Day is this Sunday, 8am–11am at the club — the first step to another summer of Nippers, patrols, training and mornings spent sipping coffee on the beach.
Whether you’re a returning family or you’ve been thinking about giving it a go, this is the week to come down and say hello. Trials are welcome, and the office is happy to talk you through it: 5575 3668 or [email protected]
Swipe through for everything you need, and share this with a family who’d love it here.
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Nippers is back for 2026/27, and registration is officially open! Swipe through for everything you need to know — season dates, sign-on days, and the three things to tick off before we hit the sand.
This season, we’re proudly sponsored by @kollosche_ and it kicks off at 8.30am, Sunday 27 September.
Everything you need to register can be found via the link in our bio: SLS Hub sign-up, the $200 Play On! voucher, and the pool proficiency form.
Tag the family you’re signing up with👇🏼
Questions? Call 5575 3668, drop into the office Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, or email [email protected]
See you on the sand 🌊
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2026 AFL Grand Final this Saturday 26th September
“Come Early, Bring Plenty & Stay Late”.
Live and Loud on all TV’s and Projector.
📞Book your table now!
NIPPER SEASON IS BACK 🩷🩷
Sign on days - 📆 Save the date
Saturday 5th Sept
Sunday 20th Sept
or pop into the office anytime to sign up for the new season ❤️🤍💙
Weekend Breakfast plans sorted. 🍳🥓🥞
Cheer on the GC Marathon runners from our balcony while enjoying breakfast and a coffee #mermaidbeachsurfclub #mermaidbeachsupportersclub #weekendbreakfast
Need something to do Sunday night with Mum for Mothers Day 💗🌸
Book a table for dinner and play trivia at Mermaid Beach Surf Club. 🗒️✏️
Tables still available, call today Ph. 07 55753211
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