Fishing Locations & Local Conditions

Gold Coast Fishing Times, Locations & Reports

Fishing may be harder work at Gold Coast today, with short windows more likely than steady activity. With the major bite period coinciding with the moon overhead, this supports the potential for increased fish feeding activity. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.

Updated

3rd Quarter Moon illustration

Moon Phase

3rd Quarter

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

59%

Gold Coast is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

Current Bite · Major · 7:30pm
Current Weather · Clear Sky 22.9 C
Pressure · 1020 hPa
Sunrise · 5:57am
Sunset · 5:33pm

Region Locations

Gold Coast Fishing Spots

24 locations
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Clear Sky

Burleigh Heads

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

59% Poor major

Air 20.3 C

Pressure 1019 hPa

Water 21 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Coolangatta

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Coolangatta is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 20.5 C

Pressure 1018 hPa

Water 21 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Coolangatta Beach

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Coolangatta Beach is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 20.5 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Coomera

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

59% Poor major

Air 20.5 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.4 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:34pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Coomera River

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Coomera River is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 20.7 C

Water 21.4 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Currumbin Creek

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

59% Poor major

Air 20.4 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Currumbin Creek Entrance

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Currumbin Creek Entrance is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 20.5 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Doug Jennings Park

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Doug Jennings Park is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 21.1 C

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:54pm

Clear Sky

Gold Coast Seaway

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

59% Poor major

Air 21.1 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Isle Of Capri

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Isle Of Capri is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 21.1 C

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Labrador

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Labrador is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 21.1 C

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:54pm

Clear Sky

Mermaid Beach

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Mermaid Beach is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 20.3 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Light Drizzle

Mitchell Park

Current Bite · Major

Until: 8:10pm

Mitchell Park is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

58% Poor major

Air 8.1 C

Water 0 C

Sunrise 6:42am

Sunset 6:05pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:54pm

Clear Sky

Nerang River

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

59% Poor major

Air 19.6 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:58am

Sunset 5:34pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Southport Pier

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Southport Pier is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 21.1 C

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:54pm

Clear Sky

Surfers Paradise

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

59% Poor major

Air 21.1 C

Pressure 1019 hPa

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

Tallebudgera Creek

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Tallebudgera Creek is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

59% Poor major

Air 20.4 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:53pm

Clear Sky

The Spit

Current Bite · Major

Until: 7:30pm

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

59% Poor major

Air 21.1 C

Water 21.2 C

Sunrise 5:57am

Sunset 5:33pm

Updated 5 Sep 6:54pm

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7 Day Region Outlook

Next week at a glance

Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.

Wed

5 Aug

Partly Cloudy

12-23 C

Wind 11 km/h

Thu

6 Aug

Overcast

12-20 C

Wind 12 km/h

Fri

7 Aug

Moderate Drizzle

11-20 C

Rain 1.7 mm · Wind 10 km/h

Sat

8 Aug

Light Drizzle

12-20 C

Rain 0.4 mm · Wind 10 km/h

Sun

9 Aug

Partly Cloudy

12-20 C

Wind 15 km/h

Mon

10 Aug

Partly Cloudy

12-21 C

Wind 20 km/h

Tue

11 Aug

Clear Sky

10-20 C

Wind 10 km/h

7 Day Solunar Forecast

Gold Coast Fishing Times: This Week's Planner

Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.

Sat

5 Sep

59%

Activity

Moon Phase

3rd quarter

Moonrise

12:52am

Major Windows

4:59am – 6:59am

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Minor Windows

10:07am – 12:07pm

11:52pm – 1:52am

Sun

6 Sep

53%

Activity

Moon Phase

3rd quarter

Moonrise

1:56am

Major Windows

6:02am – 8:02am

6:33pm – 8:33pm

Minor Windows

12:56am – 2:56am

11:12am – 1:12pm

Mon

7 Sep

50%

Activity

Moon Phase

waning crescent

Moonrise

2:53am

Major Windows

7:04am – 9:04am

7:33pm – 9:33pm

Minor Windows

1:53am – 3:53am

12:21pm – 2:21pm

Tue

8 Sep

52%

Activity

Moon Phase

waning crescent

Moonrise

3:43am

Major Windows

8:03am – 10:03am

8:30pm – 10:30pm

Minor Windows

2:43am – 4:43am

1:30pm – 3:30pm

Wed

9 Sep

56%

Activity

Moon Phase

waning crescent

Moonrise

4:25am

Major Windows

8:58am – 10:58am

9:23pm – 11:23pm

Minor Windows

3:25am – 5:25am

2:38pm – 4:38pm

Thu

10 Sep

67%

Activity

Moon Phase

new

Moonrise

5:03am

Major Windows

9:48am – 11:48am

10:12pm – 12:12am

Minor Windows

4:03am – 6:03am

3:42pm – 5:42pm

Fri

11 Sep

78%

Activity

Moon Phase

new

Moonrise

5:36am

Major Windows

10:36am – 12:36pm

10:59pm – 12:59am

Minor Windows

4:36am – 6:36am

4:44pm – 6:44pm

Wind

Current wind and 7 day outlook

Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.

Right now

Current speed

6.7 km/h

Direction

NW

Today max

10.9 km/h

Reading the wind

Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.

Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.

Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.

The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.

Wed

5 Aug

Max wind

10.9 km/h· W

Thu

6 Aug

Max wind

12.3 km/h· S

Fri

7 Aug

Max wind

10.4 km/h· S

Sat

8 Aug

Max wind

9.8 km/h· S

Sun

9 Aug

Max wind

15.0 km/h· N

Mon

10 Aug

Max wind

19.7 km/h· W

Tue

11 Aug

Max wind

10.5 km/h· NW

Pressure

Barometric pressure

Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.

Right now

1020
hPa
Falling

Interpretation

Pressure changes tend to matter more than the absolute value, especially when conditions are shifting.

Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.

Pressure movement

Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.

What are today's best fishing times at Gold Coast?

Today's sunrise is 5:57 am and sunset is 5:33 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods.

Gold Coast Overview

Latitude-28.0094
Longitude
Nearest cityBrisbane
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Brisbane (as the crow flies)78.24  km
PlatformBeachesPiersDrinking waterParkingShelterToilets
RiversNerang river
CreeksTallebudgera creekCurrumbin creek
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