For some, playing music at the beach is as much of a staple as a towel and sunscreen, but a new survey suggests the majority of Australians want it banned.

Research conducted by Spotify and provided by Censuswide has found that 78 per cent of Australians would support banning loud or offensive music at the beach.

Just shy of 60 per cent of people surveyed said they think people who play music that violates “beach etiquette rules” should cop fines or penalties.

Nearly 80 per cent of Aussies would support loud or offensive music being banned, but 62 per cent are fine with music being played, so long as it is played at a “reasonable” volume.

Out of all the states, Queensland is the most relaxed when it comes to music being played at the beach, with 65 per cent of people being fine with communal tunes.

New South Wales has the most support for banning music at the beach. The survey found 82 per cent would support such a ban and residents would be the most likely to support designated time slots for music on the beach.

Music is far from the biggest pet peeve people have at the beach.

The biggest gripe Australians have is when rubbish is left behind (57 per cent), followed by people walking over other’s towels.

Music being too loud for a public setting is tied with people placing their towels too close to someone’s personal space.

What music are Australians playing at the beach?

According to Spotify, Australians are leaning towards pop, rock and country music on hot summer days.

Some 50 per cent of people like to play music while at the beach, the main reason being to create a fun vibe.

Since November 2022, nearly 250,0000 playlists have been made in Australia that use phrases like “beach” or “summer” in the title.

From Taylor Swift, to local artists like Vance Joy and Empire of the Sun, Australians have cultivated a chill vibe for the beach.

Australians have a strong list of beach songs. Graphic: Spotify

Although people in NSW are the least likely to play music at the beach, if they are playing tunes it could very well be Swift’s Cruel Summer, which is the state’s top pick for beach songs according to Spotify.

Declan McKenna’s song Brazil is a protest song that criticises the country’s government for hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

However, it is also a beach favourite in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, taking out the top spot on those lists.

Vance Joy’s Riptide, which was Triple J’s Hottest 100 winner in 2013, also remains a favourite.