Queensland, Australia
Coral Sea / Pacific Ocean28.00°S, 153.43°EStation AU-QUE-SUR

Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) Sea Water Temperature

Subtropical coastline with warm water year-round and world-class surfing point breaks. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) water temperature

21.2
70.2°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea / Pacific Ocean28.00°S, 153.43°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
72.9°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast).
Confidence: High

Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) occurs inNov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May — peaking at26.4°C (79.5°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
26
Jan
26
Feb
26
Mar
25
Apr
23
May
22
Jun
21
Jul
20
Aug
Current
21
Sep
22
Oct
24
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January24.5°C25.8°C27.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25.1°C26.4°C27.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.8°C26°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.6°C24.7°C25.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May22°C23.1°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June20.5°C21.5°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July19.6°C20.5°C21.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.4°C20.4°C21.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent20.1°C21.2°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21.2°C22.4°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November22.6°C23.9°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December23.8°C25°C26.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast)

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) this time of year is 21.2°C (70.2°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast)?

The highest water temperatures in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) typically occur duringNov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) average around21.2°C (70.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20.1°C and a maximum of 22.3°C.

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