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Mermaid Beach Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Mermaid Beach surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 23 Oct 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mermaid Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mermaid Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mermaid Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 27th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mermaid Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 189 | 196 | 154 | 193 | 79 | 127 | 56 | 66 | 39 | 64 | 140 | 86 | 146 | 191 | 18 | 42 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 112 | 74 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:55PM 1.00 | 10:40AM 1.33 | 10:27PM 0.92 | 11:17AM 1.30 | 11:03PM 0.84 | 11:59AM 1.27 | 11:45PM 0.77 | 12:46PM 1.23 | 12:40AM 0.70 | 1:41PM 1.20 | 2:00AM 0.67 | 2:46PM 1.19 | 3:38AM 0.71 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 0.41 | 4:03AM 0.25 | 5:13PM 0.44 | 4:34AM 0.27 | 5:57PM 0.46 | 5:06AM 0.30 | 6:47PM 0.47 | 5:43AM 0.33 | 7:46PM 0.48 | 6:27AM 0.37 | 8:54PM 0.46 | 7:21AM 0.41 | 10:02PM 0.43 | 8:28AM 0.44 | |||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | ||
| Sunset | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 24 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for QLD - Gold Coast
Continuing clean conditions at Mermaid Beach (light winds from the SE at Miami 3 km from Mermaid Beach). 1.2m 9s swell from the E with a 1.2m 5s windswell from the SSE and a 0.3m 16s long period groundswell from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 56 min ago
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Information about the Mermaid Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mermaid Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mermaid Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mermaid Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mermaid Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mermaid Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Mermaid Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from Surfers Paradise. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Surfers Paradise. Surfers Paradise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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