Beach Weather in Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Coolangatta Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 20kmh from the West. 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 05:06 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 89%.

COOLANGATTA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 16° 18° 18° 15° 14°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 16° 20° 18° 15° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 15° 18° 17° 16° 16°
0% 0% 8% 4% 3% 73% 50% 94%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Thu 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 16° 18° 19° 18° 18°
82% 55% 89% 53% 63% 55% 76% 69%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° 17° 16°
63% 82% 91% 54% 92% 57% 65% 86%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 17°
100% 100% 100% 99% 95% 98% 90% 94%
0.5mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 19th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 19° 19° 17° 16°
98% 83% 61% 59% 78% 80% 92% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.3mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
9.5s 9.5s 9.3s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.6s 8.5s
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
4
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
8.5s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s 9.6s
Wed 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
41
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
1.1m
1.1m
1.7m
9.6s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 9.2s 9.2s 9.2s
Thu 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
47
kmh
47
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.6m
1.4m
1.4m
9.7s 10.1s 10.4s 10.6s 10.6s 8.1s 7.8s 7.7s
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
47
kmh
47
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
41
kmh
1.3m
1.7m
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
7.9s 7.9s 7.9s 7.9s 9.0s 10.1s 10.1s 10.2s
Sat 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
42
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.8m
1.7m
1.8m
1.6m
1.4m
10.3s 10.4s 10.6s 17.1s 20.3s 20.3s 14.1s 11.0s
Sun 19th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
11.0s 10.9s 11.0s 11.0s 11.0s 10.8s 10.5s 10.3s
Mon 13th July
1:01 AM 6:44 AM 12:29 PM 7:08 PM
0.26 1.32 0.25 2.00
Tue 14th July
1:50 AM 7:36 AM 1:21 PM 7:57 PM
0.18 1.38 0.20 2.05
Wed 15th July
2:36 AM 8:25 AM 2:12 PM 8:44 PM
0.13 1.44 0.18 2.03
Thu 16th July
3:19 AM 9:13 AM 3:01 PM 9:30 PM
0.13 1.48 0.20 1.95
Fri 17th July
4:00 AM 9:59 AM 3:50 PM 10:14 PM
0.16 1.50 0.26 1.83
Sat 18th July
4:39 AM 10:44 AM 4:38 PM 10:57 PM
0.23 1.50 0.35 1.67
Sun 19th July
5:17 AM 11:31 AM 5:29 PM 11:40 PM
0.32 1.49 0.47 1.49
Mon 13th July
18°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
0%
Tue 14th July
20°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
0%
Wed 15th July
19°
0.4mm
24kmh S
29%
Thu 16th July
19°
0.5mm
30kmh S
67%
Fri 17th July
19°
0.6mm
30kmh SSE
73%
Sat 18th July
18°
3.7mm
30kmh SSE
97%
Sun 19th July
19°
0.8mm
26kmh SSE
81%
Mon 20th July
19°
0.5mm
22kmh SSE
80%
Tue 21st July
19°
0.2mm
14kmh S
50%
Wed 22nd July
19°
0.1mm
14kmh SSE
45%
Thu 23rd July
19°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
38%
Fri 24th July
20°
0.3mm
15kmh ESE
38%
Sat 25th July
20°
0.6mm
13kmh NW
55%
Sun 26th July
22°
0.1mm
19kmh NNW
31%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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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