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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Watch Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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The Bureau of Meteorology’s Gold Coast radar (IDR663), based at Mudgeeraba, tracks rainfall and storms in real time across the region. The live forecast above shows the expected conditions for the next few hours – use the radar loop to see where rain is moving and how intense it is.
How does the Gold Coast radar work?
The bom gold coast radar transmits pulses of energy and measures the time it takes for them to bounce back from rain or hail. This creates a map of precipitation intensity, shown in colours from light blue (drizzle) to red and purple (heavy rain). The bom gold coast radar 128 kilometre range covers the Gold Coast, northern New South Wales and the hinterland, updating every six minutes. For a broader gold coast weather radar live satellite view, combine the radar loop with BOM’s satellite imagery to see cloud patterns and approaching fronts.
What can the radar tell you about today and tomorrow?
The loop shows recent movement – useful for estimating when rain will arrive at your location. To plan further ahead, check the weather gold coast radar tomorrow forecasts using BOM’s 7-day outlook and the radar’s hourly trend. For finer detail, the weather gold coast radar hourly progression highlights changes in storm intensity and direction.
Why does the radar sometimes show false echoes?
Ground clutter, birds or insects can create brief, weak returns. The BOM filters out most non-meteorological echoes, but isolated specks near the radar site are common and usually harmless.
How do I check the radar for tomorrow’s weather?
The radar only shows what is happening now and the recent past. For tomorrow, use BOM’s 7-day forecast and the “weather gold coast radar tomorrow” model outputs on Australia Watch’s weather hub.
Is the Gold Coast radar the same as the Brisbane radar?
No. Brisbane’s radar is at Mount Stapylton (128 km range) and covers a different area. Both are useful together – the Gold Coast radar provides higher resolution for the southern coast and hinterland.