What is the current water temperature in Gold Coast?

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 23.68°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.

74.6

°F

May 20, 17:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.7°F

Tomorrow:

74.7°F

Sunrise:

06:23

Sunset:

17:02

Day Length:

10 h. 39 min.

Gold Coast in May

Minimum:

76.6°F

Average:

77.4°F

Maximum:

78.9°F

Sea water temperature in Gold Coast today

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 74.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 70.5°F on 2023.

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 74.3°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
May 6	75.4°F	73.1°F	75.3°F
May 7	75.3°F	73.7°F	75.2°F
May 8	75.3°F	72.7°F	75.0°F
May 9	75.1°F	72.2°F	74.9°F
May 10	74.3°F	72.2°F	74.8°F
May 11	74.2°F	72.5°F	74.6°F
May 12	73.9°F	72.4°F	74.3°F
May 13	73.7°F	72.1°F	74.2°F
May 14	73.6°F	72.1°F	74.0°F
May 15	74.6°F	72.2°F	74.0°F
May 16	74.6°F	72.4°F	73.9°F
May 17	74.4°F	71.5°F	73.9°F
May 18	75.0°F	71.2°F	73.8°F
May 19	74.7°F	71.0°F	73.5°F
May 20	74.6°F	70.5°F	73.5°F
May 21	74.7°F	70.9°F	73.5°F
May 22	74.6°F	70.6°F	73.4°F
May 23	74.4°F	69.9°F	73.3°F
May 24	74.3°F	70.0°F	73.2°F
May 25	74.1°F	70.0°F	73.0°F
May 26	74.0°F	70.0°F	72.9°F
May 27	74.0°F	70.4°F	72.9°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 77.8°F in Winter, 76.7°F in Spring, 69.4°F in Summer, and 70.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Miami	74.7°F	5mi
Runaway Bay	74.2°F	6mi
Brisbane	69.3°F	44mi
Hamilton	69.3°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gold Coast