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Mermaid Beach Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Mermaid Beach surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mermaid Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mermaid Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mermaid Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 28th Dec) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 25th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mermaid Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 58 | 66 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 96 | 141 | 109 | 76 | 66 | 39 | 57 | 55 | 106 | 61 | 45 | 33 | 25 | 47 | 73 | 52 | 31 | 86 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 82 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 64 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:20AM 0.91 | 2:57PM 1.10 | 4:25AM 0.97 | 3:50PM 1.04 | 5:21AM 1.04 | 4:45PM 0.98 | 6:10AM 1.12 | 5:39PM 0.93 | 6:54AM 1.20 | 6:30PM 0.90 | 7:34AM 1.28 | 7:17PM 0.88 | 8:13AM 1.36 | 8:01PM 0.88 | 8:50AM 1.44 | 8:43PM 0.88 | 9:27AM 1.50 | 9:24PM 0.89 | 10:09AM 1.55 | 10:05PM 0.93 | 10:42AM 1.57 | 10:48PM 0.96 | 11:23AM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:56PM 0.40 | 8:25AM 0.56 | 9:41PM 0.39 | 9:39AM 0.61 | 10:27PM 0.36 | 11:06AM 0.62 | 11:12PM 0.34 | 12:23PM 0.60 | 11:56PM 0.32 | 1:24PM 0.56 | 12:38AM 0.31 | 2:15PM 0.51 | 1:17AM 0.29 | 2:59PM 0.47 | 1:55AM 0.28 | 3:40PM 0.43 | 2:33AM 0.27 | 4:18PM 0.41 | 3:13AM 0.26 | 4:53PM 0.38 | 3:54AM 0.25 | 5:30PM 0.37 | 4:39AM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 |
| Sunset | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | 16 | 2 | 7 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mermaid Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mermaid Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mermaid Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mermaid Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mermaid Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mermaid Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Mermaid Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from Surfers Paradise. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Surfers Paradise. Surfers Paradise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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