Cylinder Beach is a picturesque cove between Cylinder and Home Beach Headlands. It is popular with families as it is easily accessible with a carpark situated only metres from the beach. The waves at Cylinder are often smaller and therefore it is perfect for sun bathing and swimming during good weather conditions. However during strong southerly winds there is a side sweep which may carry you parallel to the beach.

Cylinder Beach is also a favourite with surfers when the conditions are right.

Lifeguards and lifesavers patrol this beach. Beach Patrol hours: From the commencement of Queensland September School Holidays to the first weekend in May. Weekends and public holidays from 8am - 5pm (Sat), 8am to 2pm (sun). Extended hours during peak periods are 8am to 6pm (Sat) and 8am to 3pm (sun). A lifeguard service is provided during weekdays year round. Times are subject to change.