Surfers Paradise_1 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Queensland – Gold Coast, Australia)
Photo credit: M.B. Schneider
Surf Break: Surfers Paradise_1
| Name: | Surfers Paradise_1 |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: E | Offshore Wind: W |
Surfers Paradise_1 on the Gold Coast is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf Works best in offshore winds from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rips, rocks, obstacles, locals and sharks.
Overall Surfers Paradise_1 Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram shows the range of swells directed at Surfers Paradise_1 over a normal... (show all text)
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Also see Surfers Paradise_1 surf quality by season and Surfers Paradise_1 surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Surfers Paradise_1 |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Surfers Paradise_1:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Broadbeach | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Narrow Neck | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Mermaid Beach | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Akkorokamui | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Nobby's Beach | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Surfers Paradise_1: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4477 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4518 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4624 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4678 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5007 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Surfers Paradise_1: |
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| Closest tide station | Nerang River (Bundall), Australia | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Gold Coast Seaway, Australia | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Runaway Bay, Australia | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Point Danger, Australia | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tweed River, Australia | 14 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Surfers Paradise_1: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 620 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 651 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 654 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 659 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 710 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Surfers Paradise_1: |
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| Closest city location | Surfers Paradise (Australia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Main Beach (Australia) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Southport (Australia) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Gold Coast (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Nerang (Australia) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Surfers Paradise_1 is Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport (OOL) in Australia, which is 20 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Surfers Paradise_1 is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), also in Australia, 75 km (47 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), also in Australia, 159 km (99 miles) away.
