Beach Weather in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia

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27°
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26°
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25°
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25°
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23°
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Beach Weather Today in Surfers Paradise

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

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the South-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Surfers Paradise faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:25 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 57% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 Surfers Paradise

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 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.3mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

SURFERS PARADISE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 18° 20° 19° 17° 16°
88% 38% 17% 38% 76% 76% 57% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 17° 19° 18° 16° 16°
80% 94% 77% 0% 27% 55% 76% 92%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 1.4mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 18° 19° 19° 16° 17°
93% 97% 75% 74% 70% 87% 64% 74%
0.7mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 18° 19° 19° 17° 16°
75% 80% 77% 58% 61% 21% 77% 60%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 17° 19° 18° 16° 15°
78% 43% 12% 5% 54% 69% 71% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 17° 19° 19° 17° 16°
87% 46% 59% 29% 56% 84% 34% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 17° 19° 19° 17° 17°
29% 15% 6% 6% 8% 16% 21% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
7.0s 7.1s 6.6s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.4s 8.1s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
8.4s 7.2s 7.3s 7.4s 8.2s 8.4s 8.6s 9.6s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
15.2s 14.8s 14.5s 14.3s 14.0s 13.9s 13.7s 13.4s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
13.5s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.1s 7.0s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.9s 7.1s 7.3s 7.2s 7.1s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.8s 6.9s 6.9s
Sat 15th August
3:30 AM 9:39 AM 3:34 PM 9:44 PM
0.10 1.59 0.29 1.69
Sun 16th August
4:02 AM 10:20 AM 4:19 PM 10:20 PM
0.16 1.60 0.38 1.53
Mon 17th August
4:33 AM 11:01 AM 5:08 PM 10:56 PM
0.23 1.58 0.49 1.35
Tue 18th August
5:05 AM 11:47 AM 6:04 PM 11:34 PM
0.31 1.53 0.61 1.17
Wed 19th August
5:37 AM 12:39 PM 7:19 PM
0.40 1.48 0.69
Thu 20th August
12:18 AM 6:14 AM 1:42 PM 9:06 PM
1.00 0.49 1.44 0.71
Fri 21st August
1:28 AM 7:04 AM 2:56 PM 10:51 PM
0.86 0.57 1.43 0.64
Sat 15th August
20°
0.6mm
25kmh SSE
55%
Sun 16th August
19°
2.3mm
28kmh SSE
62%
Mon 17th August
19°
1.6mm
31kmh SE
79%
Tue 18th August
19°
0.3mm
29kmh SE
63%
Wed 19th August
19°
0.9mm
23kmh SSE
51%
Thu 20th August
19°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
52%
Fri 21st August
19°
0.0mm
10kmh E
17%
Sat 22nd August
20°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
40%
Sun 23rd August
23°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
9%
Mon 24th August
19°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
12%
Tue 25th August
22°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
1%
Wed 26th August
22°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
0%
Thu 27th August
24°
0.0mm
19kmh NNW
3%
Fri 28th August
22°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Surfers Paradise, located in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, is a popular holiday destination known for its stunning beaches and vibrant atmosphere. Visitors from all over the world flock to this beachside paradise to soak up the sun, surf the waves, and experience the unique Australian beach culture.

Beach Type

The beaches at Surfers Paradise are characterized by their beautiful golden sand that stretches for miles along the coast. The sand is fine and soft underfoot, making it perfect for sunbathing or playing beach sports. The clear blue waters are inviting for swimming and water activities. Although there aren't many rocky areas or reefs near the shoreline, there are some fantastic diving and snorkeling spots further out to sea.

Beach Activities

Surfers Paradise is well-known for its excellent surfing conditions, with consistent swell and waves suited to both beginners and experienced surfers. There are numerous surf schools offering lessons for those looking to learn or improve their skills.

In addition to surfing, other popular beach activities at Surfers Paradise include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it ideal for swimmers of all abilities.
  • Beach volleyball: Perfectly suited to the soft golden sand.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding: A great way to explore the coastline.
  • Jet skiing: High-speed fun on the water.
  • Parasailing: Get a bird's-eye view of Surfers Paradise while being towed behind a boat.

Accommodations

There is no shortage of accommodations in Surfers Paradise, with options ranging from budget backpacker hostels to luxury beachfront resorts. Some top hotel choices include:

Areas to Stay In

When choosing where to stay in Surfers Paradise, consider these popular areas:

  • Central Surfers Paradise: Perfect for those who want easy access to the beach, shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
  • Main Beach: A quieter area just north of Surfers Paradise, offering easy access to attractions like Sea World and Marina Mirage.
  • Broadbeach: A more upscale area south of Surfers Paradise, featuring the luxurious Star Gold Coast casino and resort.

Beach Amenities

Surfers Paradise beach offers a range of amenities to ensure visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable visit. These include:

  • Lifeguard patrols: Ensuring the safety of swimmers and surfers.
  • Public restrooms: Conveniently located near the beach.
  • Picnic areas: Perfect for a relaxing lunch by the sea.
  • Barbecue facilities: Cook up some classic Australian "snags" (sausages) while enjoying the ocean views.
  • Children's playgrounds: Keep the little ones entertained during your beach visit.

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