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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.
Sea temperature in Gold Coast now

74.3

°F

May 19, 07:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.5°F

Tomorrow:

74.2°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

17:03

Day Length:

10 h. 41 min.

Gold Coast in May

Minimum:

76.6°F

Average:

77.6°F

Maximum:

78.9°F

Sea water temperature in Gold Coast today

As of now, in Gold Coast, the water temperature is 74.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 71.0°F on 2023.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Gold Coast

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 5 76.6°F 75.9°F 75.4°F
May 6 76.5°F 75.4°F 75.5°F
May 7 76.0°F 75.3°F 75.3°F
May 8 75.8°F 75.3°F 75.2°F
May 9 75.9°F 75.1°F 75.0°F
May 10 75.6°F 74.3°F 74.8°F
May 11 75.4°F 74.1°F 74.5°F
May 12 75.1°F 73.8°F 74.2°F
May 13 75.1°F 73.8°F 74.2°F
May 14 75.1°F 73.6°F 74.0°F
May 15 75.2°F 74.6°F 74.0°F
May 16 73.9°F 74.6°F 73.8°F
May 17 74.0°F 74.4°F 73.8°F
May 18 74.5°F 75.0°F 73.7°F
May 19 74.3°F 74.7°F 73.6°F
May 20 74.2°F 74.2°F 73.5°F
May 21 74.3°F 74.1°F 73.5°F
May 22 74.2°F 74.0°F 73.4°F
May 23 74.1°F 74.0°F 73.3°F
May 24 73.9°F 73.7°F 73.1°F
May 25 73.6°F 73.7°F 72.9°F
May 26 73.5°F 73.7°F 72.7°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 77.9°F in Winter, 76.7°F in Spring, 69.4°F in Summer, and 70.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Miami 74.4°F 5mi
Runaway Bay 75.0°F 6mi
Brisbane 70.2°F 44mi
Hamilton 70.2°F 45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gold Coast