What time is UV highest in Broadwater Beach?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Broadwater Beach it peaks around 3:50pm at 4, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Broadwater Beach today?

Yes, from 12:40pm to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Broadwater Beach?

At about 4:20pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 10:30am tomorrow.

How accurate is this forecast?

It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 111 km north.

UV index Broadwater Beach today

Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 3:50pm

Sun protection times in Broadwater Beach today: 12:40pm to 4:20pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:40am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Broadwater Beach tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
10:30am to 3:30pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 10:30am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:10am to 3:00pm
Thursday6High
9:30am to 5:00pm
Friday8Very high
9:00am to 5:10pm
Saturday8Very high
8:50am to 3:50pm
Sunday3Moderate
12:00pm to 3:10pm

Hourly UV forecast for Broadwater Beach

Hourly UV forecast for Broadwater Beach, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
10am	1	Low
11am	1	Low
12pm	1	Low
1pm	4	Moderate
2pm	4	Moderate
3pm	2	Low
4pm	4	Moderate
5pm	1	Low

What to do at UV 4

Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 4

Slop on SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreenBroad-spectrum and water-resistant, 20 minutes before you go out. Reapply every two hours.
Slap on a broad-brimmed hatWide enough to shade your face, ears and neck. Caps leave too much exposed.
Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersCollared shirts and long sleeves do more than any sunscreen.
Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.
Seek shadeShade matters most around the middle of the day, when UV peaks.

UV in Broadwater Beach over the past week

Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.

Peak UV in Broadwater Beach over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	3	Moderate
Tuesday	6	High
Wednesday	8	Very high
Thursday	8	Very high
Friday	8	Very high
Saturday	8	Very high
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Broadwater Beach

What time is UV highest in Broadwater Beach?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Broadwater Beach it peaks around 3:50pm at 4, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Broadwater Beach today?: Yes, from 12:40pm to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Broadwater Beach?: At about 4:20pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 10:30am tomorrow.
How accurate is this forecast?: It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 111 km north.