A man has been arrested after allegedly slashing a woman with a knife while she took a walk at the Gold Coast earlier this morning.

Police said a 34-year-old woman was walking along the beach near the intersection of Marine Parade and Powell Crescent in Kirra at 5.20am today when a 20-year-old man allegedly tried to grab her.

The woman was able to resist the alleged attack, however she suffered a six centimetre knife wound to her left forearm as a result, police said.

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The man fled the scene but was later arrested by police and taken into custody.

The woman was taken to Robina Hospital for treatment where is in a stable condition.

Anyone who saw the incident or was in the area around the time have been asked to contact Policelink or call 131 444.