Surf spot

Sharkies

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Gold Coast
Coordinates: -28.0914, 153.4606

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.7	0.7	1.1	0.9	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	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	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.3	0.4	0.9	1.5	1.2	1.1	1.1	0.4	0.5	1.2	1.6	1.5	1.4	1	1	1	1.2	1.3	1.3
Wave direction	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	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	ENE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	6.9	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.3	6.7	6.8	6.5	7.3	7.8	5.5	5.8	5.3	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.5	4.8	5.1	5.3	5.7	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.7	5.2	5.5	6.3	8.4	7.2	8.2	8.3	8	8	11.1	10.8	8.1	7.1	6.3	6.3	8.8	8.2	8.2	7.3	6.8	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	77	74	84	88	78	101	100	81	50	63	69	60	58	57	54	54	51	51	49	44	40	38	32	32	30	26	18	21	22	20	22	21	21	19	20	18	14	9	18	79	307	198	153	164	36	53	174	252	167	158	163	140	129	153	154	154
Wind speed (km/h)	10.5	10.5	11.7	14.6	11.5	12.7	10	9.6	6.8	7.2	7.3	14.5	17.3	14.6	7.4	5.8	7.4	5.8	5.4	9.3	13.4	10.4	4.7	4.3	6.1	5.8	5.6	12	19.6	17.7	11.2	8.2	7.9	5	8.1	20.9	22.7	23.8	25.1	22.3	14.1	14.1	16.2	21.5	18	19.8	16.7	18.4	13	11.6	9.7	13.9	17	16.5	4.9	6.2
Wind direction	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SECross-off	SSECross-off	ECross	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	SECross-off	SOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	WCross	WCross	WNWCross-on	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WCross	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSECross-off	ESECross	ECross	SSEGlassy	SWCross-off

Sharkies is a Gold Coast surf spot in Queensland, Australia, known as a local beachbreak with waves that can be fun but highly variable depending on sand movement, swell direction, and wind. It’s generally a spot for surfers who are comfortable reading beachbreak conditions, since the banks can shift often and the quality can change quickly.

What to expect

Wave type: Beachbreak
Consistency: Can be inconsistent, but produces decent peaks when sandbars line up
Best conditions: Light offshore winds and a clean swell
Crowds: Often local and can get busy when it’s breaking well
Skill level: Best suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days can be manageable for beginners if conditions are mellow

Surf character

Sharkies can offer fast, punchy waves with hollow sections on the right sand setup. Like many Gold Coast beachbreaks, it can be playful on smaller swells and more powerful or challenging when the surf rises. Because it’s a beachbreak, the takeoff zones can move around, so positioning is important.

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can change quickly with tides and swell direction
Watch for rips and shifting sandbanks
Check local rules, parking, and access points before heading out
Be mindful of other surfers, especially if the banks are working well