What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Surfers Paradise?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Surfers Paradise for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Surfers Paradise, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Surfers Paradise?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Surfers Paradise Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Queensland, AustraliaAustralia/Brisbane

Ocean View Index

67Good

Next tide

05:20Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

19:00 – 08:00

Local time

11:07

Surfers Paradise anchors the Gold Coast's 70-kilometer run of golden sand, surf breaks and buzzing resort energy.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:20

Reference time: local noon · 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
87.9
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
56
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
62.9
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
10
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 25

Thunderstorm

25°21°

5.0 m/s

9.8mm

MonOct 26

Thunderstorm

31°20°

2.8 m/s

1.8mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

25°19°

2.4 m/s

4.9mm

WedOct 28

Rain

27°18°

3.1 m/s

7.5mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

24°17°

3.0 m/s

0.6mm

FriOct 30

Light Rain

23°18°

2.2 m/s

0.6mm

SatOct 31

Overcast

23°17°

2.0 m/s

Visibility: 13 km·Cloud: 91%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Thu: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 112.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
05:20	Low	-0.81 m
11:20	High	1.00 m
17:20	Low	-1.27 m
23:20	High	1.15 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

70Very GoodSurf data unavailableView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Low Tide

05:20

-0.81 m

High Tide

11:20

1.00 m

Low Tide

17:20

-1.27 m

High Tide

23:20

1.15 m

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Surfers Paradise.

70 km away

South Bank Beach

Queensland, Australia

74 km away

Byron Bay

New South Wales, Australia

182 km away

Noosa Main Beach

Queensland, Australia

676 km away

Manly Beach

New South Wales, Australia

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Surfers Paradise?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Surfers Paradise for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Surfers Paradise, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Surfers Paradise?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: -27.9970°, 153.4314°
Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Region & Country: Queensland, Australia

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS