What is the current water temperature in Gold Coast?

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 25.65°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Gold Coast

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gold Coast. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

78.2

°F

April 6, 02:46

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.2°F

Tomorrow:

78.2°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

17:39

Day Length:

11 h. 41 min.

Gold Coast in April

Minimum:

76.8°F

Average:

77.5°F

Maximum:

78.8°F

Sea water temperature in Gold Coast today

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 78.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 76.7°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Gold Coast

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 23	79.4°F	78.8°F	79.2°F
Mar 24	79.0°F	78.8°F	79.0°F
Mar 25	78.9°F	78.7°F	78.7°F
Mar 26	78.2°F	78.7°F	78.6°F
Mar 27	78.5°F	78.7°F	78.7°F
Mar 28	78.4°F	78.5°F	78.6°F
Mar 29	77.8°F	78.4°F	78.7°F
Mar 30	77.9°F	78.5°F	78.7°F
Mar 31	78.2°F	78.4°F	78.4°F
Apr 1	78.1°F	78.5°F	78.2°F
Apr 2	78.1°F	78.4°F	78.0°F
Apr 3	78.1°F	78.2°F	77.9°F
Apr 4	78.4°F	78.1°F	78.0°F
Apr 5	78.2°F	77.9°F	77.9°F
Apr 6	78.2°F	77.8°F	77.9°F
Apr 7	78.2°F	77.9°F	77.9°F
Apr 8	78.3°F	78.2°F	78.0°F
Apr 9	78.1°F	78.0°F	77.8°F
Apr 10	78.0°F	78.0°F	77.7°F
Apr 11	78.0°F	78.6°F	77.8°F
Apr 12	77.9°F	78.4°F	77.6°F
Apr 13	77.6°F	78.3°F	77.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Gold Coast by month

In Gold Coast, the months December through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 176 swimming days.

The warmest water in Gold Coast was recorded on February 27, 2024, reaching a 81.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2018, dipping to 64.7°F. The average readings by season are 77.9°F in Winter, 76.7°F in Spring, 69.5°F in Summer, and 70.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Miami	78.1°F	5mi
Runaway Bay	77.9°F	6mi
Brisbane	76.3°F	44mi
Hamilton	76.3°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gold Coast