What is the current water temperature in Gold Coast?

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 23.75°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.

74.8

°F

November 21, 19:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.9°F

Tomorrow:

74.8°F

Sunrise:

04:44

Sunset:

18:21

Day Length:

13 h. 37 min.

Gold Coast in November

Minimum:

76.0°F

Average:

77.8°F

Maximum:

78.8°F

Sea water temperature in Gold Coast today

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 74.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 71.6°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.6°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
Nov 7	73.6°F	72.8°F	72.5°F
Nov 8	73.7°F	72.6°F	72.7°F
Nov 9	73.7°F	72.5°F	72.7°F
Nov 10	73.6°F	72.0°F	72.5°F
Nov 11	73.5°F	72.2°F	72.5°F
Nov 12	73.8°F	72.5°F	72.8°F
Nov 13	73.9°F	71.3°F	72.9°F
Nov 14	73.8°F	71.7°F	72.8°F
Nov 15	75.0°F	71.5°F	72.8°F
Nov 16	75.2°F	72.8°F	73.1°F
Nov 17	75.5°F	73.1°F	73.2°F
Nov 18	75.0°F	72.8°F	73.2°F
Nov 19	74.9°F	73.2°F	73.2°F
Nov 20	74.9°F	73.2°F	73.4°F
Nov 21	74.8°F	72.9°F	73.3°F
Nov 22	74.8°F	73.1°F	73.3°F
Nov 23	74.5°F	72.9°F	73.0°F
Nov 24	74.6°F	73.3°F	73.1°F
Nov 25	74.6°F	73.4°F	73.1°F
Nov 26	74.5°F	73.2°F	73.0°F
Nov 27	74.5°F	72.2°F	73.0°F
Nov 28	74.8°F	72.4°F	73.3°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 177 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 77.8°F in Winter, 76.7°F in Spring, 69.5°F in Summer, and 70.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Miami	74.7°F	5mi
Runaway Bay	75.1°F	6mi
Brisbane	77.3°F	44mi
Hamilton	77.3°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gold Coast