Gold Coast Beachbreaks
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Monday 15
Tuesday 16
Wednesday 17
Timezone:
America/Los_Angeles
Wind: ⭐ UNIFIED
(20251213 01z)
Waves: ⭐ UNIFIED
(20251213 01z)
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Gold Coast Beachbreaks surf forecast characteristics

Swell window
SSE - WNW
Swell size
2ft - 5ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach
Wave directions
Right, Left
Wind window
NNE - E
Works at
Low, Mid, High
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Board types
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing

Gold Coast Beachbreaks surf forecast guide

Gold Coast Beachbreaks is a surf spot located along the coastline that's known for its scattered sand-bottom peaks. It offers a variety of waves depending on the swell and tide conditions, making it an interesting place for surfers. You can access the spot easily by parking along PCH. This beachbreak sees a low to mid crowd factor, so you can usually find some space to surf without too many people around. The local vibe is pretty chill, with no real heavy localism to worry about.

The surf at Gold Coast Beachbreaks can vary quite a bit. It handles swell sizes from about 2ft to 5ft (0.6 to 1.5 meters) and works best with swell coming from the South, SouthEast, West, or WestNorthWest. When the conditions are right, you'll find both right and left breaking waves that can be fun for surfers of all levels, including beginners and intermediates. The best time to catch waves here is during low to mid or mid to high tide, with the wind ideally blowing from the NorthNorthEast, NorthEast, or East. However, be prepared for some closeouts on the bigger days, and it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the forecast for mix swells.

As for the environment, it can get a bit rough after rain, but overall, it's manageable. The bottom is sandy, which is good for those who might not want to deal with rocks. Just watch out for any boulders that might get tossed around if the waves are large. This spot is surfable year-round, making it a versatile choice for local surfers. Board types that work well here include shortboards, fish, funboards, longboards, bodyboards, and even for some skimming or bodysurfing if the conditions allow.

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Confidence

Confidence tells you how much the weather models agree on the forecast.

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  • Medium confidence: Some disagreement; conditions may shift slightly.
  • Low confidence: Models diverge; treat forecast with caution.

We calculate the wind confidence by comparing wind speed, gust and direction from multiple models (like GFS, ECMWF, Arome, and Harmonie) and seeing how closely they match. For wave certainty we compare height, period and direction, also on multiple models. They are weighted, meaning that some models count more than others, depending on how good they are for a certain spot.

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The forecast table (the section on the page with all the numbers) is designed to pack as much information in the screen as possible. Although intimidating at first, it will help you make informed decisions about the waves faster, trust me :D. The table consists of roughly four sections, time and predictions, wind, waves, and tides:

🔮 Time and predictions section

Here we show the forecast thour and the overall surf quality prediction. This is determined based on the wave, wind and tide quality prediction. These individual predictions can be found on the forecast map.

💨 Wind section

The first row on the table (with the 💨 icon) shows wind speed, direction and gust. The more the wind speed the more aggressive the color (from blue, green, orange to red).

🌊 Wave section

The waves section consists of three rows, one for wave height and direction, one for period and one for wave energy. Our algorithm choices the "dominant wave". This is normally the first swell partition, but with heavy local storms it displays the wind waves. If that's the case, we display the numbers in italic and in gray.

🌒 Tide section

The tide section consists of a row with the actual heights per hour (measured at the half hour) and a table that displays the flow of the tide and the extremes (lows and highs).

Forecast map

The forecast map consists of arrows. These arrows represent all wave partitions (swell partitions and wind wave partition) and the wind. This allows you to see things like: a secondary swell or wind waves messes up the surf, or the wind is just a tick offshore so very surfable. Click a metric label in the bottom left to bring that arrow to the front — handy when arrows overlap.

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Short on time? Focus on wave energy. It’s the best single metric to gauge how big and powerful the waves will be.

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Use the table sidebar to switch units for height and speed.

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Models and Updates

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Our AI-driven algorithm scores surf quality, shown by green, orange, and gray dots. Each forecast hour is rated for wind, swell, and tide quality, then combined into an overall score. Here’s the scale:

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