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. Persistent drizzle; your comfort may be reduced at times.

Scheduled update AEST

Full Moon illustration

Moon Phase

Full

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

66%

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

Next Bite · Major · 10:04am
Current Weather · Light Drizzle 16.2 C
Pressure · 1020 hPa
Sunrise · 5:33am
Sunset · 5:43pm

Region Locations

Gold Coast Fishing Spots

24 locations
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Light Drizzle

Burleigh Heads

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

66% Poor major

Air 14.9 C

Pressure 1019 hPa

Water 21.7 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Coolangatta

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:03am

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

66% Poor major

Air 15.8 C

Pressure 1018 hPa

Water 21.7 C

Sunrise 5:32am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Coolangatta Beach

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:03am

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

66% Poor major

Air 15.8 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.7 C

Sunrise 5:32am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Mainly Clear

Coomera

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

66% Poor major

Air 16.7 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.9 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Mainly Clear

Coomera River

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 16.9 C

Water 21.9 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Currumbin Creek

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

66% Poor major

Air 14.9 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.7 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Currumbin Creek Entrance

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 15.8 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.7 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Doug Jennings Park

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Gold Coast Seaway

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Isle Of Capri

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Labrador

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Mermaid Beach

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Overcast

Mitchell Park

Current Bite · Minor

Until: 6:37am

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

67% Poor minor

Air 12.1 C

Water 0 C

Sunrise 6:10am

Sunset 6:23pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Nerang River

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Nerang River - Bundall

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Nerang River - Bundall is subdued at 27%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

66% Poor major

Air 16.1 C

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Southport Pier

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Surfers Paradise

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Pressure 1019 hPa

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

Tallebudgera Creek

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

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

66% Poor major

Air 14.9 C

Pressure 1020 hPa

Water 21.7 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

Light Drizzle

The Spit

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 10:04am

Quiet conditions at 27%, with limited activity expected.

66% Poor major

Air 16.2 C

Water 21.8 C

Sunrise 5:33am

Sunset 5:43pm

Updated 26 Sep 6:27am

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7 Day Region Outlook

Next week at a glance

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

Sat

26 Sep

Dense Drizzle

16-22 C

Rain 4.0 mm · Wind 13 km/h

Solunar

66% activity

Poor

Major 10:04am-12:04pm

Sunrise: 5:33am

Sunset: 5:43pm

Sun

27 Sep

Mainly Clear

14-24 C

Wind 15 km/h

Solunar

75% activity

Poor

Major 10:49am-12:49pm

Sunrise: 5:32am

Sunset: 5:43pm

Mon

28 Sep

Light Showers

17-21 C

Rain 7.3 mm · Wind 27 km/h

Solunar

66% activity

Poor

Major 11:37am-1:37pm

Sunrise: 5:30am

Sunset: 5:44pm

Tue

29 Sep

Light Drizzle

15-20 C

Rain 0.5 mm · Wind 23 km/h

Solunar

56% activity

Poor

Major 12:02am-2:02am

Sunrise: 5:29am

Sunset: 5:44pm

Wed

30 Sep

Light Drizzle

15-20 C

Rain 0.3 mm · Wind 11 km/h

Solunar

52% activity

Poor

Major 12:55am-2:55am

Sunrise: 5:28am

Sunset: 5:45pm

Thu

1 Oct

Overcast

14-22 C

Wind 14 km/h

Solunar

50% activity

Poor

Major 1:52am-3:52am

Sunrise: 5:27am

Sunset: 5:45pm

Fri

2 Oct

Overcast

15-22 C

Wind 16 km/h

Solunar

51% activity

Poor

Major 2:53am-4:53am

Sunrise: 5:26am

Sunset: 5:46pm

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

26 Sep

66%

Activity

Moon Phase

full

Moonrise

5:18pm

Major Windows

10:04am – 12:04pm

10:26pm – 12:26am

Minor Windows

3:56am – 5:56am

4:18pm – 6:18pm

Sun

27 Sep

75%

Activity

Moon Phase

full

Moonrise

6:19pm

Major Windows

10:49am – 12:49pm

11:13pm – 1:13am

Minor Windows

4:27am – 6:27am

5:19pm – 7:19pm

Mon

28 Sep

66%

Activity

Moon Phase

full

Moonrise

7:22pm

Major Windows

11:37am – 1:37pm

11:13pm – 1:13am

Minor Windows

5:00am – 7:00am

6:22pm – 8:22pm

Tue

29 Sep

56%

Activity

Moon Phase

waning gibbous

Moonrise

8:28pm

Major Windows

12:02am – 2:02am

12:28pm – 2:28pm

Minor Windows

5:36am – 7:36am

7:28pm – 9:28pm

Wed

30 Sep

52%

Activity

Moon Phase

waning gibbous

Moonrise

9:36pm

Major Windows

12:55am – 2:55am

1:23pm – 3:23pm

Minor Windows

6:18am – 8:18am

8:36pm – 10:36pm

Thu

1 Oct

50%

Activity

Moon Phase

waning gibbous

Moonrise

10:45pm

Major Windows

1:52am – 3:52am

2:22pm – 4:22pm

Minor Windows

7:06am – 9:06am

9:45pm – 11:45pm

Fri

2 Oct

51%

Activity

Moon Phase

waning gibbous

Moonrise

11:50pm

Major Windows

2:53am – 4:53am

3:24pm – 5:24pm

Minor Windows

8:02am – 10:02am

10:50pm – 12:50am

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.

Last Reported

Current speed

2.5 km/h

Direction

S

Today max

12.7 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.

Sat

26 Sep

Max wind

12.7 km/h· ENE

Sun

27 Sep

Max wind

14.9 km/h· SSE

Mon

28 Sep

Max wind

26.8 km/h· SSE

Tue

29 Sep

Max wind

22.6 km/h· SE

Wed

30 Sep

Max wind

11.1 km/h· ESE

Thu

1 Oct

Max wind

13.9 km/h· N

Fri

2 Oct

Max wind

16.1 km/h· N

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.

Last Reported

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 5:33 am and sunset is 5:43 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 21.8°C, which is generally more amenable to feeding activity.

Gold Coast Overview

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