This is a regional read for the whole Gold Coast of Queensland — global wave model with public buoys nearby to sanity-check it. Mornings lean toward onshore winds (71% of the morning windows with data); afternoons lean toward onshore winds (86%). Confidence is reasonable for the first 4 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that.
Board ranges below are each board's full min→max spectrum from the Quivr catalog — the same chart the app draws — and "fits" counts how many of this week's half-day windows a board's wave and power windows overlap. Nothing here is a guess about a particular beach.
Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out. Reads are refreshed weekly on this page and several times a day in the Quivr app, which also matches each day against the boards in your own quiver. Notes on this week's data: The main swell arrives at an angle to this coast, so expect the smaller end of the range on most beaches. Most of the wave energy is local wind chop rather than swell — expect a disorganised, weak surface.
Day by day: Sep 22–28, 2026
Morning is 6am–noon, afternoon is noon–7pm local. Words come straight from the regional read; "No data" means the wave model had no hours for that window.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 22 | Waist- to head-high · mellow, not much push · strong cross-shore wind — some texture | Waist- to head-high · mellow, not much push · strong cross-shore wind — some texture | Reasonable estimate |
| Wed Sep 23 | Waist- to chest-high · mellow, not much push · moderate onshore wind — likely bumpy | Waist- to chest-high · mellow, not much push · moderate onshore wind — likely bumpy | Reasonable estimate |
| Thu Sep 24 | Head-high · mellow, not much push · moderate onshore wind — likely bumpy | Head-high · mellow, not much push · moderate onshore wind — likely bumpy | Reasonable estimate |
| Fri Sep 25 | Head-high · mellow, not much push · moderate onshore wind — likely bumpy | Head-high · mellow, not much push · light onshore wind | Reasonable estimate |
| Sat Sep 26 | Head-high · mellow, not much push · light onshore wind | Head-high · mellow, not much push · light onshore wind | Rough estimate |
| Sun Sep 27 | Chest-high · mellow, not much push · light onshore wind | Chest- to head-high · mellow, not much push · light onshore wind | Rough estimate |
| Mon Sep 28 | Head-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Waist- to head-high · mellow, not much push · light onshore wind | Trend only |
Boards that fit the Gold Coast of Queensland this week
| Board | Fits | Wave size | Power | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Surfboards The 23 | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft | Intermediate to advanced |
| Chemistry Surfboards Zen 4.1 | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft | Intermediate to advanced |
| Aipa Archangel | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Aipa Titan Glider | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → overhead | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Bing BN LIGHTWEIGHT | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → overhead | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Bing Classic 3-Stringer | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → overhead | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Tomo Surfboards Revo Swallow | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
The picks, in order
1. Chemistry Surfboards The 23
Chemistry Surfboards The 23 runs waist-high to overhead; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A hybrid with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The 23 is a versatile hybrid surfboard that excels in various wave conditions, offering both thruster and twin fin setups for maximum adaptability.
Category: Hybrid · Catalog ability: intermediate
2. Chemistry Surfboards Zen 4.1
Chemistry Surfboards Zen 4.1 runs waist-high to overhead; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A hybrid with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Zen 4.1 is a versatile board that excels in small to medium waves, offering great paddle power and maneuverability.
Category: Hybrid · Catalog ability: intermediate
3. Aipa Archangel
Aipa Archangel runs waist-high to overhead; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A small-wave shortboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Archangel is a versatile board designed for small to medium waves, excelling in the chest- to head-high range.
Category: Small-wave shortboard · Catalog ability: intermediate
4. Aipa Titan Glider
Aipa Titan Glider runs knee-high to overhead; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Titan Glider offers a unique blend of traditional Hawaiian design and modern performance, making it ideal for surfers seeking a majestic ride.
Category: Longboard · Sting tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
5. Bing BN LIGHTWEIGHT
Bing BN LIGHTWEIGHT runs knee-high to overhead; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The BN Lightweight is a nimble longboard designed for noseriding, providing a lightweight feel without sacrificing speed.
Category: Longboard · Reverse tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
6. Bing Classic 3-Stringer
Bing Classic 3-Stringer runs knee-high to overhead; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Bing Classic 3-Stringer is a refined longboard that excels in trim speed, making it ideal for a variety of wave sizes, including larger and faster surf.
Category: Longboard · Catalog ability: intermediate
7. Tomo Surfboards Revo Swallow
Tomo Surfboards Revo Swallow runs waist-high to overhead; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A hybrid with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Revo Swallow offers a unique blend of speed and maneuverability, making it suitable for a range of surfers from beginners to advanced.
Category: Hybrid · Swallow tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
Best fit by shape this week
One board per shape, chosen by how many of this week's 14 windows its wave and power windows overlap. Only shapes that overlap at least half the week are listed.
| Shape | Board | Fits | Wave size | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortboard | Chemistry Surfboards The 23 | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft |
| Groveler | Aipa Archangel | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft |
| Fish | Haydenshapes Shred Sled Futureflex | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft |
| Twin fin | Surf Prescriptions Slot Machine | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft |
| Midlength | Chemistry Surfboards Zen 4.1 | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft |
| Longboard | Aipa Titan Glider | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → overhead | Soft |
| Step-up | Chemistry Surfboards Zen 4.1 | 14 of 14 windows | Waist-high → overhead | Soft |
What this week asks of a board on the Gold Coast of Queensland
The week spreads from waist-high to head-high, so a single board with a wide wave window covers more sessions than a specialist. If you own two boards, split them: one for the smallest windows and one for the head-high ones.
Most windows read "mellow, not much push" for push. A board's power midpoint tells you where it will feel alive: mellower boards on the softer windows, firmer boards when the push is there. The table shows each board's own midpoint so the call is yours.
Already own one of these?
Add it to your quiver in Quivr and the Home tab does this matching for you — every day, against your own boards, for the coast you pick. If none of your boards overlap a window, it says so rather than forcing a pick.
Shopping instead? Open two of the picks above in Compare and read the low end of the wave-size range first — on a waist-high week that decides whether a board gets used.
Compare these picks head to head
Live Quivr comparison pages for pairs in this list — same spectra, side by side:
FAQ
How big will the surf be on the Gold Coast of Queensland this week?
Across Sep 22–28, 2026 the regional read runs waist-high to head-high. The most size shows Tue Sep 22 afternoon, waist- to head-high (reasonable estimate); the smallest window is Sun Sep 27 morning, chest-high. Confidence is reasonable for the first 4 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that. Sheltered beaches along this stretch run smaller than the read.
Which surfboards fit the Gold Coast of Queensland this week?
The 23, Zen 4.1, Archangel overlap the most of this week's 14 surf windows on catalog wave-size and power spectra; the shapes that fit best are hybrid, small-wave shortboard and longboard. Open any of them in Quivr to see the full range chart and compare two side by side.
Which day has the most size on the Gold Coast of Queensland?
Tue Sep 22 afternoon, waist- to head-high (reasonable estimate). Size builds Thu and eases Wed. Mornings lean toward onshore winds (71% of the morning windows with data); afternoons lean toward onshore winds (86%).
Does this apply to my exact spot?
No single spot is named or predicted here. The read describes the Gold Coast of Queensland as a whole — a stretch of coast facing roughly the same direction. Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out.
How often is this page updated?
Every week, with the same seven-day regional read the Quivr app shows on its Home tab. The app refreshes several times a day and also tells you which board in your own quiver fits each day.