Is Coolum Beach good for swimming today?
Coolum Beach has BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Coolum Beach
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Quick answer: Coolum Beach today
Coolum Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-NE, AU. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 16 km/h · NE, uv 8.1, waves 0.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
16 km/h · NE
UV
8.1
Waves
0.6 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Oct 13, 11:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 78/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Oct 13, 11:45 AM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
30°C
UV index
8.1
Wind
16 km/h · NE
Gust 37 km/h
Waves
0.6 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach is a named coastal option in Australia, not an automatic “best beach” answer. Choose it only after comparing live water temperature, wind, wave exposure, currents, UV and official notices. Visitors get a sourced identity for the beach and a separate conditions check for the planned arrival window. The durable evidence begins with the mapped feature and its documented attributes. The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. The recorded map position is -26.53175, 153.09287, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The map relationship links this beach with Yaroomba Beach at about 7.4 km, Sunshine Beach at about 11.6 km and Maroochydore Beach at about 14.2 km; use them as active backups if the first conditions disappoint. The final check should match the intended activity and arrival time. The evidence of user intent emphasizes surf exposure, breaking waves and the latest wind; the current arrival plan, legal access and local signage; compare those factors with nearby beaches at the same time. Make the conservative choice when evidence is incomplete, and use a current authority notice to settle any conflict. Choose a comparison radius that fits the real travel window. A better-protected beach is not useful if the route makes the conditions update obsolete.
About this spot
A useful account of Coolum Beach begins with verifiable context, not superlatives. In Australia, its map point, source links and local comparison set create a practical route from research to a same-day beach decision. The map relationship links this beach with Yaroomba Beach at about 7.4 km, Sunshine Beach at about 11.6 km and Maroochydore Beach at about 14.2 km; use them as active backups if the first conditions disappoint.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Coolum Beach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Coolum Beach today?
16 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Coolum Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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