Kirra is a beach-side neighbourhood within the suburb of Coolangatta in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

In April 1914, on what is now known as Kirra, 18 residential and business sites were advertised to be auctioned by Fred Nash at the Tweed Heads Hall.

[5] From 1960 to early 1974, the Tweed River breakwaters combine with a series of low-pressure weather systems to result in serious sand erosion.

The growing tourist industry there relied on sandy beaches and the Coolangatta stretch had been plagued by erosion problems.

[6] A second smaller barrier, called "little groyne" was later built a short distance north on Kirra beach.[when?]

A popular diving area with sea-life including manta rays and wobbegongs has been buried over since the pumping started.