Beach Weather in Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Coolangatta Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

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 27kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 06:31 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 25° 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 16%.

COOLANGATTA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 24° 25° 25° 23° 22°
13% 24% 0% 6% 4% 3% 4% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 22° 26° 26° 26° 24° 23°
24% 26% 13% 2% 0% 0% 0% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 26° 28° 27° 25° 24°
26% 14% 12% 5% 4% 4% 88% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 20° 21° 24° 24° 23° 23° 22°
72% 64% 98% 68% 60% 57% 78% 33%
1.2mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 24° 26° 27° 26° 25° 23°
77% 66% 66% 76% 38% 8% 4% 44%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 24° 26° 27° 26° 25° 23°
71% 77% 47% 10% 0% 5% 27% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 24° 26° 26° 26° 24° 22°
71% 72% 57% 18% 1% 2% 42% 64%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
4.3s 4.6s 4.7s 4.8s 4.8s 4.8s 7.2s 7.2s
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
4.5s 4.7s 4.9s 5.0s 9.2s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
9.4s 9.6s 5.7s 5.7s 9.4s 9.0s 9.2s 14.3s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
5.9s 6.0s 6.1s 6.3s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.5s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.5s 6.6s 6.9s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 7.2s 7.5s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.4m
7.6s 7.6s 7.8s 8.0s 8.2s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
8.1s 8.1s 8.2s 8.2s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s
Fri 5th December
1:33 AM 8:13 AM 2:53 PM 8:37 PM
0.22 2.09 0.29 1.41
Sat 6th December
2:21 AM 9:04 AM 3:48 PM 9:30 PM
0.29 2.10 0.33 1.37
Sun 7th December
3:08 AM 9:53 AM 4:42 PM 10:21 PM
0.37 2.06 0.38 1.32
Mon 8th December
3:54 AM 10:41 AM 5:33 PM 11:13 PM
0.45 1.99 0.43 1.28
Tue 9th December
4:42 AM 11:28 AM 6:23 PM
0.52 1.88 0.45
Wed 10th December
12:07 AM 5:34 AM 12:17 PM 7:12 PM
1.25 0.58 1.74 0.45
Thu 11th December
1:06 AM 6:35 AM 1:08 PM 8:00 PM
1.24 0.63 1.60 0.42
Fri 5th December
25°
0.0mm
21kmh NNE
8%
Sat 6th December
26°
0.0mm
25kmh NNE
8%
Sun 7th December
28°
0.0mm
28kmh NNE
25%
Mon 8th December
26°
4.3mm
0kmh NNW
66%
Tue 9th December
27°
0.4mm
15kmh NNE
47%
Wed 10th December
27°
0.0mm
16kmh NE
37%
Thu 11th December
26°
0.0mm
14kmh E
40%
Fri 12th December
26°
0.0mm
16kmh NNE
32%
Sat 13th December
28°
0.0mm
23kmh N
25%
Sun 14th December
28°
0.1mm
26kmh SE
29%
Mon 15th December
28°
1.0mm
12kmh NE
34%
Tue 16th December
22°
1.0mm
33kmh S
83%
Wed 17th December
24°
0.1mm
19kmh SSE
73%
Thu 18th December
28°
0.6mm
8kmh SE
39%

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 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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