Gold Coast tides today
- Tide now 5.8 ft ↑ rising · high 10:21 am (5.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:00–6:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00 am–12:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 73 °F slight · 6.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 77 °F from the SE, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Sun 4:57 am–6:03 pm 13 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:41 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30–11:10 am great day · 9/10
Today in Gold Coast there are high tides at 10:21 am (5.9 ft) and 10:33 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 3:41 am and 5:03 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:21 am. The sun rises at 4:57 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 13 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:44 am to 2:44 am and from 1:16 pm to 3:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Clear sky, 77 °F.
Fishing in Gold Coast today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:03 pm
- Sunset at 6:03 pm, golden hour from 5:31 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 5:03 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 9:30 pm to 10:10 pm, with the 10:33 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:21 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, mangrove red snapper, bull shark and bluefin trevally. What you can catch
Beach day in Gold Coast
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 7 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:03 pm
Low tide at 3:41 am and 5:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:21 am and 10:33 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 73 °F, though with rain, some waves and very high UV.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Gold Coast
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- Surfers Paradise Beach 0.2 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Northcliffe Beach 0.8 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Narrowneck Beach 1.0 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Broadbeach Beach 1.4 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Kurrawa Beach 2.2 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Broadwater Beach 2.4 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Mermaid Beach Beach 3.2 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Nobby Beach Beach 4.0 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Gold Coast
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:41 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:21 am 5.9 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 5:03 pm 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:33 pm 3.7 ft · coef. 79
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 34 min to high tide at 10:21 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 10:21 am high tide and 79 for the 10:33 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 16 (6.8 ft) and the lowest, on November 25 (0.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 27 (coefficient 95, 5.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 36, 2.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 4:57 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:41 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 5:03 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 10:33 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 84 | 88% | Major periods 12:44 am · 1:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 4:56 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 4:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:16 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:33 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 74 | 80% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 4:56 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 5:23 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 12:16 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 70% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 4:55 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 12:49 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 6:29 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 1:22 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 8:28 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 59% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 4:54 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 2:24 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 2:33 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 9:36 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 4:53 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 9:11 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:32 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 63 | 37% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 4:53 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 4:43 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 4:38 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:18 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 70 | 27% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:51 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Southport station (Gold Coast, TICON-4), 2.5 mi from Gold Coast. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Gold Coast
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 73.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.3 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:44 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Department of Environment and Science Queensland Government, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Gold Coast today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:21 am)
- Light: First light 4:33 am · sunrise 4:57 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:28 pm
- Tide: low 3:41 am (0.5 ft), high 10:21 am (5.9 ft), low 5:03 pm (0.9 ft) and high 10:33 pm (3.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 72.3 °F–73.2 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 27 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Gold Coast today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:21 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:40 am
- 1.9 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:41 am (3:20–4:00 am), high tide 10:21 am (10:00–10:40 am), low tide 5:03 pm (4:40–5:30 pm) and high tide 10:33 pm (10:00–11:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.3–73.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:28 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:20 pm to 5:50 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- G Spot Fish seen: Ulua mentalis, Bigeye Trevally, Microcanthus joyceae, Ostorhinchus limenus 4.2 mi
- MNP32 12 mi
- Queensland Scuba Diving Company 0.7 mi
- Wonder Reef Diving 2.2 mi
- Queensland Scuba Diving Co 2.2 mi
- Diving the Gold Coast 2.6 mi
- Scottish Prince Dive Site 2.7 mi
- Global Dive 2.8 mi
- Aqua Adventures 2.9 mi
- Freediving Gold Coast 3.0 mi
- Gold Coast Dive Centre 3.2 mi
- Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College 4.5 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Gold Coast
Now in Gold Coast
- Low / high
- 58 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 69%
- Clouds
- 16%
- Humidity
- 45%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 8 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 64° | 75° | 77° | 73° | 68° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 W | 4 WSW | 4 S | 4 SE | 7 E | 9 E | 6 ESE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 3.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 75° 4 SE 2.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 7 E 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 9 E 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 68° 6 ESE 2.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 3 SE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 3 S 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 3 SSE 3.2 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 3 SE 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 78 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 10:21 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 76 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 11:16 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 76 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 12:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 82 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 12:49 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 86 °F | 7 mph SW | 3.4 ft | 2:24 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 81 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 3:44 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 86 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.2 ft | 4:43 am · 4:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 66 / 81 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | 5:31 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 79 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 6:13 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 80 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 6:52 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 83 °F | 9 mph S | 4.6 ft | 7:28 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 77 °F | 12 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 8:04 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 75 °F | 9 mph ESE | 5.2 ft | 8:39 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 77 °F | 7 mph ENE | 4.9 ft | 9:15 am · 9:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 61° / 76° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 76° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 61° / 82° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 65° / 86° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 69° / 81° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 67° / 86° 3.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 66° / 81° 3.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.2 °F; normal high: 81 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:44 am (local time).
The sun in Gold Coast
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:04 am
- Full dark 6:57 pm
- Civil dawn 4:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:28 pm
- Solar noon 11:30 am (75° high)
- Daylight 13 h 6 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 6:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,876 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gold Coast
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:44–2:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:16–3:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:23–7:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:11–10:11 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 6:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 12:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Gold Coast
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Freshwater Point 1.8 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Austin Gilchrist Park 0.4 mi
- Sundale Bridge 1.6 mi
- Barney Street Park 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Isle of Capri Public Boat Ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Marina 0.7 mi
- Southport Yacht Club Marina 1.9 mi
- Sporty's Fishing 1.9 mi
- Tackle World Southport 2.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,150 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Gold CoastTides nearby
- Surfers Paradise0.2 mi
- Main Beach1.5 mi
- Bundall1.8 mi
- Broadbeach1.9 mi
- Broadbeach Waters2.4 mi
- Mermaid Beach3.0 mi
- Southport3.0 mi
- Mermaid Waters3.4 mi
- Labrador4.4 mi
- Miami5.0 mi
Gold Coast at a glance
- Town or city of about 640,778 people. Coordinates: 28.000° S, 153.431° E.
- It is 44 mi southeast of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Brisbane.
- The nearest tide station, Southport, is 2.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Budds Beach (0.6 mi), Pelican Beach (1.7 mi), Kurrawa Beach (2.0 mi), Nobby Beach (4.1 mi).
Questions about Gold CoastQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gold Coast?
Today in Gold Coast there are high tides at 10:21 am (5.9 ft) and 10:33 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 3:41 am and 5:03 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Gold Coast?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gold Coast?
At 4:56 am. First light comes at 4:03 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:44–2:44 am, Minor 6:23–7:23 am, Major 1:16–3:16 pm, Minor 9:11–10:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gold Coast?
Light drizzle, from 58 °F to 78 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 69% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gold Coast?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the southeast. The water is 72.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
The best time to visit Gold Coast is from July to October: highs of 71 °F to 79 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Southport (Gold Coast) station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).