Due to the erosion caused by Cyclone Alfred and subsequent weather events, the 2025 Pacific Airshow has unfortunately been cancelled. A full announcement can be found on the Pacific Airshow website.
Key Facts
- Since Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred earlier this year, the Gold Coast has lost over 4 million cubic metres of sand – the equivalent of 320,000 semi-trailer loads – causing significant erosion across the coastline, including Surfers Paradise beach.
- The beach level has dropped by approximately 2 metres, resulting in ocean encroachment, creating sand cliffs as high as 6 metres in some locations.
- Areas outside our fenced precinct – which have historically been high-density viewing zones – remain unstable, eroded and in some cases closed to public access presenting significant public safety risk.
- The City of Gold Coast is continuing to undertake beach nourishment works to minimise the impact of further beach erosion and loss of sand.
- Restoration efforts to Surfers Paradise, the main precinct for the event, have been hampered by big swells, king tides and challenging weather conditions.
