Sandy Beach, Gold Coast City

Gold Coast City beaches

Which Gold Coast City beach is best right now? 11 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Beaches11
Good now0 of 11
Water22°C71 to 72°F
Best nowSandy Beach
4.2Fair

Updated 2:30 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.

14.2Fair
Sandy Beach
Gold Coast City
No good stretch left today
Air
24°C75°F
Water
22°C71°F
Wind
14 km/h9 mph
Waves
1.1 m4 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 4.2
24.0Fair
Tallebudgera Creek Beach
Gold Coast City
No good stretch left today
Air
23°C73°F
Water
22°C71°F
Wind
14 km/h8 mph
Waves
1.6 m5 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 3.8
34.0Fair
Sandy Beach
Gold Coast City
No good stretch left today
Air
24°C75°F
Water
22°C72°F
Wind
15 km/h9 mph
Waves
1.1 m4 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 am, 4.2

Gold Coast City today

A poor day for the beach across Gold Coast City: 0 of 11 scored beaches are good right now, water is 22°C71 to 72°F, and wind averages 16 km/h10 mph (gentle breeze). Read at 2:30 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Northern Gold Coast City

7 of 7 beaches scored, 0 good now

3.7PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Sandy Beach, 4.2

Water: 22°C71°F
Wind: 14 km/h9 mph
Waves: 1.5 m5 ft

Southern Gold Coast City

4 of 4 beaches scored, 0 good now

3.5PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Tallebudgera Creek Beach, 4.0

Water: 22°C71°F
Wind: 19 km/h12 mph
Waves: 1.6 m5 ft

Warmest water
22°C72°F
Sandy Beach
Gold Coast City. 0.5°0.9° above the Gold Coast City average. Score 4.0 Fair.
Calmest sea
1.1 m4 ft waves
Sandy Beach
Gold Coast City. Wind 14 km/h9 mph.
Best for families
4.0 Fair
Tallebudgera Creek Beach
Gold Coast City. Top score of the 3 scored beaches tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

Gold Coast City averages 3.6 Poor this hour. The best hour today is 11 am (3.8); the weakest is 6 am (3.2).

No stretch reaches a good score.

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All Gold Coast City beaches

Every Gold Coast City beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

11 beaches listed · 11 of 11 scored live

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Sandy Beach
Gold Coast City
4.2Fair
1.1 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air24°C75°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.1 m4 ft
TodayTomorrow
- Free parking
Tallebudgera Creek Beach
Gold Coast City
4.0Fair
1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air23°C73°F
- Wind14 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- Lifeguards
- Free parking
Sandy Beach
Gold Coast City
4.0Fair
1.1 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C72°F water.
- Water22°C72°F
- Air24°C75°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.1 m4 ft
TodayTomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Broadwater Beach
Gold Coast City
3.6Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air23°C73°F
- Wind14 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- Paid parking
Budds Beach
Gold Coast City
3.6Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air23°C73°F
- Wind14 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Ian Dipple Lagoon
Gold Coast City
3.6Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air23°C73°F
- Wind14 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Southport Swimming Enclosure
Gold Coast City
3.6Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air23°C73°F
- Wind14 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- Paid parking
The Spit Beach
Gold Coast City
3.6Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air23°C73°F
- Wind14 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- Lifeguards
- Free parking
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Currumbin Alley Beach
Gold Coast City
3.3Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air22°C71°F
- Wind21 km/h13 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- Lifeguards
- Free parking
Lily’s Beach
Gold Coast City
3.3Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air22°C71°F
- Wind21 km/h13 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Palm Beach Parklands
Gold Coast City
3.3Poor
1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 22°C71°F water.
- Water22°C71°F
- Air22°C71°F
- Wind21 km/h13 mph
- Waves1.6 m5 ft
TodayTomorrow
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

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Gold Coast City beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Gold Coast City right now?

Sandy Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 4.2 Fair, with 14 km/h (9 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Gold Coast City today?

Sea water is 22°C (71°F) across the 11 scored beaches. The warmest is Sandy Beach, at 22°C (72°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Gold Coast City right now?

Sandy Beach has the smallest waves, at 1.1 m (4 ft) with 14 km/h (9 mph) of wind.

Which Gold Coast City beaches have lifeguards?

3 of 11 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Tallebudgera Creek Beach, Currumbin Alley Beach and The Spit Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Gold Coast City today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 11 am, at 3.8 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Gold Coast City?

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Gold Coast City?

All 11 beaches in our data for Gold Coast City are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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