Mareloa

Coolangatta Beach, Queensland

Near Tweed Heads · 1.4 km

2 photos

Tide

Heights retain the vertical reference supplied by the source and are not an official hydrographic zero.

NowRising tide0.4 m
Next eventHigh · 01:00 PMin 3 h 18 · 0.9 m

Tidal range

Difference in height between one high tide and the following low tide.

Translated from the cited source.

Source: Shom — Définitions des mots clefs (GT TSH, mars 2025)

1.2 m
Heights shown-0.3 m → 0.9 m
0.9 m0.5 m0.1 m-0.3 mLow06:00 AM-0.3 mHigh01:00 PM0.9 mLow08:00 PM-0.2 mHigh02:00 AM0.3 m
  • Low06:00 AM · -0.3 m
  • High01:00 PM · 0.9 m
  • Low08:00 PM · -0.2 m
  • High02:00 AM · 0.3 m

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Sea conditions

sea model sampled 16 km from the beach

Estimated surface10:00 AM
≈ 22.0 °C
Waves
1.0 m
Period
7.2 s
Swell
1.0 m E
Modelled current
0.9 km/h
Surface temperature · 24 h≈ 21.9 °C – 22.1 °C
22.0 °C
22.1 °C
22.0 °C
21.9 °C
22.0 °C

Local conditions

UV
6.3
Cloud cover
66 %
Sunrise
05:23 AM
Sunset
05:47 PM

Forecast

Temperature over 48 hours

Hourly temperature forecast

This point remains readable, but it is outside the common selectable horizon.

Seven-day weather outlook

Practical information

Surface
Sandrecorded by the source · Source record 9/16/2026 · Open source
Length
459 mSource record 9/16/2026 · Open source
Shade features nearby
TreesNearby, does not guarantee shade on the beach.recorded by the source · Source record 9/16/2026 · Open source
Horizon (relief)
N 0° · NE 0° · E 2° · SE 3° · S 5° · SW 4° · W 4° · NW 0°Relief only, excludes vegetation and buildings.Source record 9/16/2026 · Open source
Distance to town
1.4 kmSource record 9/11/2026 · Open source
Shore axis
111°Source record 9/16/2026 · Open source

Sun and shore orientation

October 3, 2026 · Estimated times · local time

Sunrise

Shore orientation unavailable

Sunset

Shore orientation unavailable

Calculation method

Wind on the beach

Wind in your face

estimate

Bathing supervision

Supervision reported; season and hours not published (according to OpenStreetMap)

lifeguard=yes

Recorded on 9/27/2026 · Open source · Licence

© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0

Hours may change: check the signage and flags on site.

Do you know this beach?

These answers come from visitors, not from a source we cite. They describe the place, not today's conditions.

Is the beach easy to reach?

Practical information recorded by the source

This information is source-recorded and may not describe the current situation.

Nearby services
toilets 8 · restaurant 11 · cafe 6 · shop 24 · drinking water 3 · bus stop 10recorded by the source · Source record 9/16/2026 · Open source
Showers nearby
2 mSource record 9/27/2026 · Open source
Playground nearby
38 mSource record 9/27/2026 · Open source
Accessible toilets
Yesrecorded by the source · Source record 9/16/2026 · Open source

Practical facilities

Mapped within 1,000 m of the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

Mapped facilities describe the source record; availability, opening and access can change.

Toilets, showers and water
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  • Shower

    135 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Wheelchair access
    Yes
    Opening hours
    24/7
    Access
    Yes

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 27, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Shower

    164 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Wheelchair access
    Yes
    Opening hours
    24/7
    Access
    Yes

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 27, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Shower

    290 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Wheelchair access
    Yes
    Opening hours
    24/7
    Access
    Yes

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 27, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Drinking water

    328 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 15, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Toilets

    343 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Wheelchair access
    Yes
    Fee
    No

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Toilets

    366 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Shower

    368 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Wheelchair access
    Yes
    Opening hours
    24/7
    Access
    Yes

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 27, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Toilets

    447 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Toilets

    464 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Toilets

    602 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Wheelchair access
    Yes
    Fee
    No

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Toilets

    619 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Access
    Yes

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Drinking water

    627 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Drinking water

    717 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

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  • Drinking water

    770 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

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  • Drinking water

    783 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 15, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Drinking water

    815 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 15, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Access and accessibility
—

Not documented.

Public transport and bikes
6
  • Bus stop · Coolangatta Central

    276 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Bus stop · McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park

    288 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Bus stop · Coolangatta Central

    294 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

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  • Bus stop · Griffith St at Coolangatta East

    347 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

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  • Bus stop · Griffith St at Coolangatta East

    358 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

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  • Bus stop · Coolangatta Transit Station

    367 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Mapped point

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Parking
6
  • Car park

    219 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Fee
    No
    Access
    Yes
    Conditional fee
    yes @ (stay > 3 hours)
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    Surface
    Concrete

    Mapped point

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  • Car park

    271 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Access
    Private
    Surface
    paved

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Car park

    272 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Fee
    Yes
    Access
    Yes
    Declared capacity
    6
    Show 1 more details
    Surface
    paved

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Car park

    272 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Fee
    Yes
    Access
    Yes
    Disabled spaces
    2
    Show 2 more details
    Declared capacity
    5
    Surface
    paved

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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  • Car park

    273 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Fee
    Yes
    Access
    Yes
    Declared capacity
    6
    Show 1 more details
    Surface
    paved

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

    Source details

    Retrieved Sep 19, 2026

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  • Car park

    277 m from the beach reference point, as the crow flies.

    Fee
    Yes
    Access
    Yes
    Declared capacity
    6
    Show 1 more details
    Surface
    paved

    Representative mapped point; not an entrance or route.

    Source · Data from Sep 18, 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors

    Source details

    Retrieved Sep 19, 2026

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Show catalogue context
Local area
Queenslandrecorded by the source · Source record 8/27/2026 · Open source
Catalogue record
Mapped beachrecorded by the source · Source record 8/27/2026 · Open source
Coast
Pacific OceanSource record 8/27/2026 · Open source
Water body
OceanSource record 8/27/2026 · Open source

Today’s windows

Calculated at 09:42 AM
coastal walkPossible window10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

coastal walk

Possible window

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • moderate wind
  • low rain risk
  • comfortable walking hour

High score, low confidence: the data behind this window is incomplete or approximate. Check the conditions on site.

Confidence 55 % · rules coast-v5

Sources Open-Meteo, modèle SMOC Météo-France/Copernicus Marine · Données météo par Open-Meteo.com

family beach timeCheck first02:00 PM – 05:00 PM

family beach time

Check first

02:00 PM – 05:00 PM

  • moderate wind
  • low rain risk
  • mild temperature

Confidence 0 % · rules coast-v5

Sources Open-Meteo, modèle SMOC Météo-France/Copernicus Marine · Données météo par Open-Meteo.com

photographyPossible window03:47 PM – 05:47 PM

photography

Possible window

03:47 PM – 05:47 PM

  • moderate wind
  • low rain risk
  • late-day light

High score, low confidence: the data behind this window is incomplete or approximate. Check the conditions on site.

Confidence 55 % · rules coast-v5

Sources Open-Meteo, modèle SMOC Météo-France/Copernicus Marine · Données météo par Open-Meteo.com

sunsetPossible window05:02 PM – 06:32 PM

sunset

Possible window

05:02 PM – 06:32 PM

  • moderate wind
  • low rain risk
  • around sunset

High score, low confidence: the data behind this window is incomplete or approximate. Check the conditions on site.

Confidence 55 % · rules coast-v5

Sources Open-Meteo, modèle SMOC Météo-France/Copernicus Marine · Données météo par Open-Meteo.com

shore gatheringCheck first06:00 PM – 09:00 PM

shore gathering

Check first

06:00 PM – 09:00 PM

  • physical window around low tide

Confidence 40 % · rules coast-v5

Sources Open-Meteo, modèle SMOC Météo-France/Copernicus Marine · Données météo par Open-Meteo.com

beach runPossible window08:00 AM – 09:30 AM

beach run

Possible window

08:00 AM – 09:30 AM

  • moderate wind
  • low rain risk
  • cooler hour for running

High score, low confidence: the data behind this window is incomplete or approximate. Check the conditions on site.

Confidence 55 % · rules coast-v5

Sources Open-Meteo, modèle SMOC Météo-France/Copernicus Marine · Données météo par Open-Meteo.com

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Beaches nearby

Discovery score: distance, available annual classification and catalogue quality. It is neither real-time health advice nor a safety conclusion.

Seven-day tide

Modelled tidal range · source reference
SaturdaySunday5 Monday6 Tuesday7 Wednesday8 Thursday9 Friday
Modelled tidal range1.18 m
High tide12:00 AM0.33 m
Low tide06:00 AM-0.27 m
High tide01:00 PM0.91 m
Low tide08:00 PM-0.20 m
Modelled tidal range1.20 m
High tide02:00 AM0.30 m
Low tide07:00 AM-0.20 m
High tide02:00 PM0.97 m
Low tide09:00 PM-0.23 m
Modelled tidal range1.34 m
High tide03:00 AM0.38 m
Low tide08:00 AM-0.20 m
High tide03:00 PM1.01 m
Low tide10:00 PM-0.33 m
Modelled tidal range1.44 m
High tide04:00 AM0.49 m
Low tide10:00 AM-0.27 m
High tide04:00 PM1.06 m
Low tide11:00 PM-0.38 m
Modelled tidal range1.40 m
High tide05:00 AM0.66 m
Low tide11:00 AM-0.28 m
High tide05:00 PM1.12 m
Modelled tidal range1.53 m
Low tide12:00 AM-0.41 m
High tide06:00 AM0.82 m
Low tide12:00 PM-0.31 m
High tide06:00 PM1.12 m
Modelled tidal range1.51 m
Low tide12:00 AM-0.45 m
High tide06:00 AM0.94 m
Low tide12:00 PM-0.34 m
High tide06:00 PM1.06 m
Tide calendar
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Country profile

Languages
Australian English, Auslan, English
Emergency
General number 000
Currency
Australian dollar
Driving side
left

Wikidata · CC0 · Retrieved on Sep 18, 2026

Sources and method

Tide heights
Heights retain the vertical reference supplied by the source and are not an official hydrographic zero.
Sea temperature and conditions
Temperature and conditions come from a limited-resolution coastal model, not an observation at the beach. Do not use for navigation or to conclude that bathing is safe.
Beach characteristics
These place characteristics are recorded from the linked sources. They describe the place, not current conditions.

Source & freshness

OpenStreetMap contributors — named natural=beach snapshot, Open Database LicenceAging

Official catalogue · Bathing water quality

Method and source ↗Licence ↗
© OpenStreetMap contributors — OSM database base 2026-09-27T16:01:21Z; offline reviewed snapshot (companion profile), ODbLFresh

Catalogue review

Method and source ↗Licence ↗
Copernicus DEM GLO-30 -- (c) DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; distributed via the AWS Open Data Registry (bucket copernicus-dem-30m).Fresh

Additional source

Method and source ↗
Australian Maritime Safety Authority — Search and RescueUnavailable

Administrative directory

Method and source ↗

Modelled sea level: limited coastal accuracy, and a different reference from chart datum.

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