27/05/2026
πβ οΈ GOLD COAST MARINE WEATHER UPDATE β οΈπ
This weekend is shaping up to be a rough one on the water, with strong southerly winds, large swell, and hazardous surf conditions forecast across the Gold Coast waters.
π In short: itβs a stay inshore weekend at best β¦ or maybe a good weekend to head to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show instead π€β
Saturday
β οΈ Strong Wind Warning
π¨ Southerly 25β30 knots
π Seas 2.5β3m
π SE swell 2β3m inshore, increasing to 4β5m offshore
π§ 90% chance of showers
Sunday
β οΈ Strong Wind Warning continues
π¨ SE 15β25 knots, up to 30 knots offshore early
π Seas 1.5β2.5m
π SE swell 3β4m easing slightly later
π§ 90% chance of showers
Gold Coast Seaway Tide Times (Today)
β¬οΈ 1:30am β 1.68m High
β¬οΈ 8:25am β 0.43m Low
β¬οΈ 2:30pm β 1.16m High
β¬οΈ 7:51pm β 0.60m Low
β οΈ Combined with the large easterly swell, expect difficult and dangerous conditions around the Seaway and offshore bars.
Live Wave Buoy Data (as of Sat 23/5, 6:30am)
π Significant wave height: 3.62m
π Maximum wave recorded: 5.66m
π Peak wave period: 13 seconds
β‘οΈ Wave direction: Easterly (96Β°)
π These are serious ocean conditions.
Please remember:
* Forecasts are averages only
* Wind gusts can be significantly stronger
* Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height
π‘ BOM Forecast:
https://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/gold-coast-waters.shtml
π¬ Live wind observations:
https://www.seabreeze.com.au/weather/wind-forecast/qld-gold-coast
π Wave buoy data:
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/beach/monitoring/waves-sites/gold-coast
β If in doubt β donβt go out.