Gold Coast Surf

Detailed Gold Coast surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Gold Coast. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Gold Coast. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Gold Coast over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Gold Coast and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

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Gold Coast Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Gold Coast Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Gold Coast coastline are also listed below.

Gold Coast Photos

Gold Coast Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.7
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
9
3
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
9
2.5
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.4
ESE
10
2
E
10
1.7
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
320
456
465
1000
2018
1678
1433
1596
1168
1277
1258
1108
767
495
274
318
194
185
181
199
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
35
S
35
S
30
SSW
40
S
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
SSW
5
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:43PM1.67m
11:14AM1.20m
11:25PM1.52m
12:03PM1.19m
00:07AM1.37m
12:55PM1.18m
00:22AM1.41m
1:25PM1.34m
1:09AM1.09m
2:27PM1.37m
3:30AM0.90m
3:34PM1.43m
3:27AM0.92m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.25m
5:20AM0.23m
4:38PM0.41m
6:01AM0.26m
5:53PM0.42m
6:42AM0.30m
6:18PM0.63m
6:55AM0.45m
7:29PM0.58m
7:37AM0.48m
10:09PM0.63m
9:45AM0.36m
10:27PM0.62m
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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cloud
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clear
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rain showers
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4
1
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8
3
3
5
1
2
Max °C
18
17
17
17
18
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19
19
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19
Min °C
17
16
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17
19
18
19
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19
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17
18
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17
Chill °C
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16
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18
18
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19
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
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6:33
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
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Gold Coast Surf Breaks

Some great surf beaks can be found in the region but the general consensus is that they are getting way too crowded.

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