Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Surfers Paradise, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Surfers Paradise...

Surfers Paradise is a surf spot in Australia. The water temperature around Surfers Paradise changes moderately throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 20.4°C (68.8°F) in August up to 25.9°C (78.5°F) in the month of March, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (74°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since Surfers Paradise is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Surfers Paradise?

The current water temperature in the month of June at Surfers Paradise is about:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Surfers Paradise. The closest one is Narrow Neck, which is just 1.1km (0.7miles) away from Surfers Paradise. Click here for directions and for more information on Narrow Neck and its water temperature. Another surfspot near Surfers Paradise is Broadbeach, which is ca 1.9km (1.2miles) away.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are located in proximity to Surfers Paradise. A beach, which is not too far away, is Ninety Mile Beach, which is more than 1200.7km (745.8miles) away from Surfers Paradise. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Bayleys Beach, which is roughly 1262.3km (784miles) away from Surfers Paradise.

What wetsuit do I need for Surfers Paradise?

The water temperature at Surfers Paradise is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of February, March, and April. During this time, in the early fall, a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Surfers Paradise. Nevertheless, during late summer, temperatures drop down to roughly 20°C (69°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Surfers Paradise?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 20 to 25°C (69-78°F) during summer. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during February, March, and April when temperatures go up to 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Surfers Paradise: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Surfers Paradise...

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