Beach Weather in Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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27°
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25°
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Beach Weather Today in Coolangatta Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Coolangatta Beach faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:42 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Coolangatta Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

COOLANGATTA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 20° 24° 25° 26° 24° 22°
8% 11% 4% 9% 14% 4% 4% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 25° 26° 26° 24° 23°
9% 10% 7% 5% 5% 2% 9% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 22° 26° 28° 27° 25° 23°
24% 22% 10% 8% 4% 5% 6% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 25° 26° 25° 23° 22°
0% 2% 0% 0% 7% 4% 5% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 18° 19° 23° 25° 25° 23° 21°
0% 6% 49% 39% 75% 3% 15% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 21° 24° 26° 25° 23° 21°
34% 31% 66% 29% 0% 0% 4% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 21° 25° 26° 26° 24° 23°
16% 13% 5% 1% 0% 2% 7% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
1.3m
0.2m
1.3m
1.3m
0.5m
0.4m
1.2m
1.2m
11.2s 10.4s 12.4s 11.9s 11.6s 11.1s 11.1s 11.2s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
11.1s 11.2s 10.9s 11.1s 11.1s 11.0s 11.0s 11.0s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
29
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
11.0s 11.0s 4.8s 10.8s 10.6s 10.5s 10.5s 5.1s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
5.3s 5.4s 5.6s 5.8s 5.9s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
11.2s 7.1s 6.9s 11.0s 7.9s 8.0s 10.3s 8.7s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
6.4s 6.0s 5.7s 9.0s 10.5s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
18
kmh
28
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
6.6s 4.9s 5.0s 5.1s 5.4s 5.5s 5.6s 5.8s
Sat 21st December
1:27 PM 8:04 PM
1.52 0.48
Sun 22nd December
2:10 AM 7:32 AM 2:10 PM 8:48 PM
1.13 0.69 1.43 0.50
Mon 23rd December
3:16 AM 8:41 AM 2:57 PM 9:33 PM
1.17 0.76 1.35 0.50
Tue 24th December
4:24 AM 10:01 AM 3:49 PM 10:19 PM
1.23 0.79 1.28 0.49
Wed 25th December
5:24 AM 11:17 AM 4:44 PM 11:03 PM
1.32 0.77 1.23 0.47
Thu 26th December
6:16 AM 12:22 PM 5:39 PM 11:47 PM
1.41 0.71 1.20 0.44
Fri 27th December
7:01 AM 1:14 PM 6:31 PM
1.50 0.64 1.19
Sat 21st December
26°
0.0mm
13kmh NE
8%
Sun 22nd December
26°
0.0mm
15kmh NNE
6%
Mon 23rd December
28°
0.0mm
26kmh N
9%
Tue 24th December
27°
0.0mm
29kmh SE
10%
Wed 25th December
25°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
30%
Thu 26th December
26°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
21%
Fri 27th December
26°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
6%
Sat 28th December
31°
3.9mm
22kmh ESE
22%
Sun 29th December
27°
2.4mm
12kmh NE
46%
Mon 30th December
27°
4.6mm
6kmh E
62%
Tue 31st December
25°
3.7mm
5kmh E
66%
Wed 1st January
26°
0.3mm
12kmh NE
57%
Thu 2nd January
25°
2.7mm
26kmh SSE
68%
Fri 3rd January
24°
1.5mm
33kmh SSE
89%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Coolangatta Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Last Updated August 2024 by Sam Lawson

Coolangatta Beach is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Boasting a wide sandy beach with a laid-back atmosphere and stunning ocean views, Coolangatta Beach is the perfect destination for those looking to unwind and soak up the sun. Popular with surfers and families alike, there are plenty of facilities and helpful lifeguards patrolling the beach.

Beach Type

Coolangatta Beach is known for its soft, powdery white sand that stretches along the coastline. The clear blue waters are ideal for swimming and surfing. Given the wavey conditions the beach isn't recommended for snorkeling or diving. The wide expanse of sand is ideal for sunbathers, families and kids.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Coolangatta Beach include:

  1. Surfing: The beach offers fantastic surfing conditions with consistent waves that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers.
  2. Swimming: With its gentle waves and patrolled swimming areas, Coolangatta Beach is perfect for a safe swim with family or friends.
  3. Beach Volleyball: Enjoy a game of beach volleyball on the soft sand with friends or fellow beachgoers.
  4. Sunbathing & Relaxation: Stretch out on a towel or beach chair and soak up the sun while listening to the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore.

Accommodations

Coolangatta Beach offers various accommodation options ranging from luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels. Some recommendations include:

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Coolangatta Beach, consider staying in one of these popular areas:

  1. Coolangatta Town Centre: Stay close to the beach and enjoy easy access to various cafes, restaurants, and shops.
  2. Kirra Beach: A quieter area just north of Coolangatta Beach, offering beautiful beachfront accommodations with stunning ocean views.
  3. Rainbow Bay: A peaceful neighborhood near Snapper Rocks, ideal for those looking for a more secluded stay.

Beach Amenities

Coolangatta Beach offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable beach experience:

  • Lifeguard patrols
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Shaded picnic areas with BBQ facilities
  • Children's playground
  • Accessible ramps and walkways
  • Nearby cafes and restaurants
  • Rinsing stations near the road to remove sticky sand

Coolangatta Beach is a must-visit destination on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. With its powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, fantastic surfing conditions, and numerous activities for visitors of all ages, it guarantees an unforgettable beach holiday experience.

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