What is the current water temperature in Gold Coast?

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 25.09°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.

77.2

°F

April 11, 06:13

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.1°F

Tomorrow:

77.1°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

17:34

Day Length:

11 h. 33 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 77.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.6°F lower 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 79.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 75.7°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 76.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 77.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Gold Coast

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	78.0°F	77.8°F	77.9°F
Apr 7	77.6°F	77.9°F	77.9°F
Apr 8	77.2°F	78.2°F	77.9°F
Apr 9	77.1°F	78.0°F	77.7°F
Apr 10	77.1°F	78.0°F	77.7°F
Apr 11	77.2°F	78.6°F	77.8°F
Apr 12	77.1°F	78.4°F	77.6°F
Apr 13	76.8°F	78.3°F	77.4°F
Apr 14	76.6°F	77.8°F	77.2°F
Apr 15	76.5°F	78.0°F	77.1°F
Apr 16	76.4°F	77.7°F	77.0°F
Apr 17	76.2°F	77.4°F	76.8°F
Apr 18	76.2°F	77.5°F	76.8°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	77.4°F	5mi
Runaway Bay	76.5°F	6mi
Brisbane	74.6°F	44mi
Hamilton	74.6°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gold Coast