What is the current water temperature in Gold Coast?

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 25.52°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.

77.9

°F

December 22, 03:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.9°F

Tomorrow:

77.9°F

Sunrise:

04:47

Sunset:

18:43

Day Length:

13 h. 56 min.

Gold Coast in December

Minimum:

75.9°F

Average:

78.0°F

Maximum:

79.2°F

Sea water temperature in Gold Coast today

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 77.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.8°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 73.5°F on 2016.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.3°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
Dec 8	76.6°F	76.1°F	75.3°F
Dec 9	76.1°F	76.6°F	75.5°F
Dec 10	76.2°F	76.8°F	75.7°F
Dec 11	76.2°F	77.3°F	75.7°F
Dec 12	74.0°F	77.0°F	75.5°F
Dec 13	75.0°F	77.1°F	75.5°F
Dec 14	75.1°F	76.5°F	75.4°F
Dec 15	75.6°F	77.2°F	75.8°F
Dec 16	76.8°F	75.7°F	76.0°F
Dec 17	77.2°F	75.0°F	76.0°F
Dec 18	77.3°F	75.5°F	76.0°F
Dec 19	77.2°F	75.2°F	76.0°F
Dec 20	77.8°F	75.3°F	76.2°F
Dec 21	77.9°F	76.0°F	76.1°F
Dec 22	77.9°F	76.2°F	76.2°F
Dec 23	77.9°F	75.2°F	76.1°F
Dec 24	78.0°F	75.3°F	76.2°F
Dec 25	78.2°F	76.6°F	76.5°F
Dec 26	78.3°F	76.5°F	76.5°F
Dec 27	78.5°F	75.4°F	76.7°F
Dec 28	78.5°F	76.4°F	76.7°F
Dec 29	78.6°F	75.8°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 180 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	78.0°F	5mi
Runaway Bay	78.1°F	6mi
Brisbane	79.8°F	44mi
Hamilton	79.8°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gold Coast