Beach Weather in Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Coolangatta Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 2.4mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 30kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Coolangatta Beach faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:55 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 56% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Coolangatta Beach

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today, Sunday will have 2.4mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

COOLANGATTA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 24° 25° 25° 23° 21°
62% 61% 0% 75% 84% 80% 56% 74%
0.8mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 24° 26° 24° 22° 21°
77% 88% 89% 77% 86% 69% 72% 62%
0.1mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.5mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 24° 25° 26° 23° 22°
84% 74% 86% 58% 83% 70% 79% 61%
0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 20° 20° 23° 27° 26° 23° 22°
80% 73% 55% 47% 43% 14% 19% 60%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 25° 27° 26° 25° 24°
52% 22% 70% 28% 6% 8% 18% 58%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 26° 25° 25°
69% 63% 64% 32% 10% 32% 32% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 25° 26° 25° 24° 22°
26% 17% 19% 23% 23% 17% 14% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
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Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
5.5s 5.5s 7.1s 7.7s 10.1s 13.5s 10.8s 10.4s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
6.4s 6.4s 7.0s 7.5s 7.7s 14.3s 8.2s 8.5s
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
38
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
9.0s 9.3s 9.4s 9.5s 9.6s 9.8s 10.2s 10.1s
Wed 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.4m
0.2m
9.9s 9.9s 10.3s 11.0s 11.3s 11.8s 11.9s 11.7s
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
11.5s 11.1s 10.9s 10.7s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s 10.3s
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
10.2s 10.2s 10.0s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s
Sat 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
9.6s 6.9s 5.6s 5.7s 8.1s 9.3s 9.2s 9.1s
Sun 22nd March
4:04 AM 10:06 AM 4:10 PM 10:41 PM
0.43 1.62 0.39 1.88
Mon 23rd March
5:08 AM 11:04 AM 5:01 PM 11:45 PM
0.54 1.48 0.51 1.86
Tue 24th March
6:29 AM 12:18 PM 6:06 PM
0.65 1.37 0.63
Wed 25th March
1:03 AM 8:08 AM 1:53 PM 7:31 PM
1.85 0.68 1.33 0.72
Thu 26th March
2:29 AM 9:38 AM 3:24 PM 8:59 PM
1.88 0.63 1.37 0.72
Fri 27th March
3:45 AM 10:43 AM 4:33 PM 10:12 PM
1.94 0.54 1.46 0.65
Sat 28th March
4:45 AM 11:32 AM 5:25 PM 11:10 PM
1.98 0.45 1.54 0.57
Sun 22nd March
26°
2.4mm
21kmh SE
61%
Mon 23rd March
26°
3.3mm
24kmh SE
77%
Tue 24th March
26°
1.0mm
29kmh S
74%
Wed 25th March
27°
0.1mm
17kmh SE
48%
Thu 26th March
27°
0.1mm
15kmh NNE
32%
Fri 27th March
27°
0.0mm
27kmh ESE
41%
Sat 28th March
26°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
25%
Sun 29th March
26°
0.0mm
11kmh ESE
19%
Mon 30th March
24°
0.5mm
20kmh SSE
82%
Tue 31st March
24°
1.7mm
26kmh SSE
78%
Wed 1st April
24°
1.0mm
20kmh SE
87%
Thu 2nd April
21°
7.8mm
17kmh SE
78%
Fri 3rd April
24°
2.2mm
24kmh SSE
70%
Sat 4th April
24°
2.2mm
24kmh SSE
80%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 61%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Coolangatta Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Last Updated August 2024 by Sam Lawson

Coolangatta Beach is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Boasting a wide sandy beach with a laid-back atmosphere and stunning ocean views, Coolangatta Beach is the perfect destination for those looking to unwind and soak up the sun. Popular with surfers and families alike, there are plenty of facilities and helpful lifeguards patrolling the beach.

Beach Type

Coolangatta Beach is known for its soft, powdery white sand that stretches along the coastline. The clear blue waters are ideal for swimming and surfing. Given the wavey conditions the beach isn't recommended for snorkeling or diving. The wide expanse of sand is ideal for sunbathers, families and kids.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Coolangatta Beach include:

  1. Surfing: The beach offers fantastic surfing conditions with consistent waves that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers.
  2. Swimming: With its gentle waves and patrolled swimming areas, Coolangatta Beach is perfect for a safe swim with family or friends.
  3. Beach Volleyball: Enjoy a game of beach volleyball on the soft sand with friends or fellow beachgoers.
  4. Sunbathing & Relaxation: Stretch out on a towel or beach chair and soak up the sun while listening to the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore.

Accommodations

Coolangatta Beach offers various accommodation options ranging from luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels. Some recommendations include:

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Coolangatta Beach, consider staying in one of these popular areas:

  1. Coolangatta Town Centre: Stay close to the beach and enjoy easy access to various cafes, restaurants, and shops.
  2. Kirra Beach: A quieter area just north of Coolangatta Beach, offering beautiful beachfront accommodations with stunning ocean views.
  3. Rainbow Bay: A peaceful neighborhood near Snapper Rocks, ideal for those looking for a more secluded stay.

Beach Amenities

Coolangatta Beach offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable beach experience:

  • Lifeguard patrols
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Shaded picnic areas with BBQ facilities
  • Children's playground
  • Accessible ramps and walkways
  • Nearby cafes and restaurants
  • Rinsing stations near the road to remove sticky sand

Coolangatta Beach is a must-visit destination on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. With its powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, fantastic surfing conditions, and numerous activities for visitors of all ages, it guarantees an unforgettable beach holiday experience.

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