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)
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2
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2
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2
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3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
5
2.2
SSE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
SE
10
1.5
SE
9
1.2
ESE
6
1.9
SE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.8
SE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.3
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.1
E
8
Energy kJ
111
587
382
258
124
373
383
97
687
351
519
261
261
490
310
428
481
709
986
601
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
S
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:57PM1.17m
10:38AM1.59m
10:33PM1.08m
11:23AM1.52m
11:20PM1.00m
12:16PM1.47m
00:49AM0.83m
1:20PM1.44m
2:17AM0.84m
2:30PM1.44m
3:38AM1.05m
3:33PM1.46m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.39m
3:46AM0.44m
5:15PM0.64m
4:18AM0.52m
6:16PM0.71m
4:56AM0.61m
7:12PM0.47m
5:52AM0.69m
8:29PM0.45m
7:19AM0.75m
9:49PM0.62m
8:53AM0.73m
10:31PM0.53m
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Max °C
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Min °C
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Chill °C
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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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