Southport beach is temporarily closed to vehicles due to poor ground conditions.

This year, the combination of wet weather and estuary silt deposition has combined to create conditions where it is not currently safe to access and park within the normally defined area.

The beach is expected to reopen to vehicles for parking once drier conditions are in place and we will release details when this happens.

Residents and visitors are advised that there is alternative parking available locally and across Southport.