Surf spot

Outsides

Forecast conditions and map view for Outsides in Australia, QLD, Gold Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Gold Coast
Coordinates: -28.1688, 153.5519

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1.1	0.9	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	1.2	1.2	1.3	0.8	0.8	0.7	1.1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	E	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ESE	E	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	6.5	6.3	7	7.6	7	6.7	6.8	5	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.8	5.2	8	6.8	7.8	7.3	6.9	8.6	8.4	8.8	6.1	8.4	8.6	8.6	8.4	8.3	8.3	7	6.5	6.6
Wave energy (kJ)	87	89	88	111	97	93	89	43	43	67	72	68	65	61	58	56	54	50	49	43	40	39	32	33	29	24	25	24	22	21	19	20	20	19	17	13	10	7	12	15	164	156	151	85	95	81	84	96	77	64	58	53	46	41	35	33
Wind speed (km/h)	5.5	7.3	6.9	10.9	8.7	11.7	4.8	5.4	6.1	6.1	4.9	8.4	13.4	10.6	2.9	4.9	5.7	5.9	4.3	7.2	11.3	8.7	4	4.9	4.9	4.1	4.6	11.4	15.4	12.3	9.6	10.4	10.1	4.5	7.5	15.5	21.6	20.2	18.8	17.5	13.9	12.2	12.9	17.4	20.2	18.4	15.4	12.8	11.1	9.2	9.3	11.6	9.5	10.3	6.9	6.1
Wind direction	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSWGlassy	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	SWGlassy	SSECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SGlassy	SWGlassy	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWGlassy	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NGlassy	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross-on	NNWCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	WNWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSECross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off

Outsides is a Gold Coast, Queensland surf spot known for its punchy reef break and more exposed, open-ocean feel compared with the region’s beachbreaks. It’s generally a more advanced wave, offering faster takeoffs, hollow sections, and a more powerful ride when conditions line up.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Location: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Wave quality: Can be very good when the swell and wind are right
Best for: Experienced surfers
Character: Fast, powerful, and often a bit unforgiving

What to expect

Works best with a solid swell and favorable winds
Can produce clean, lined-up walls and occasional barrels
The reef means shallow takeoffs and a higher consequence if you fall
Crowds can be an issue when it’s on, especially in good conditions

Good to know

Check tide, swell direction, and wind before paddling out
Because it’s a reef setup, it may not be ideal for beginners
Local knowledge is useful for positioning and timing