What time is UV highest in North Curl Curl Beach?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in North Curl Curl Beach it peaks around 1:00pm at 7, which is High.

Do I need sunscreen in North Curl Curl Beach today?

Yes, from 9:40am to 2:40pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in North Curl Curl Beach?

At about 2:40pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am 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, 669 km north.

UV index North Curl Curl Beach today

Today’s peak UV 7, High

High

Peaks around 1:00pm

Sun protection times in North Curl Curl Beach today: 9:40am to 2:40pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 12:40am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index North Curl Curl Beach tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:20am to 5:00pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:20am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday6High
11:00am to 4:10pm
Thursday8Very high
10:20am to 5:10pm
Friday8Very high
9:20am to 5:10pm
Saturday4Moderate
11:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday6High
9:10am to 4:20pm

Hourly UV forecast for North Curl Curl Beach

Hourly UV forecast for North Curl Curl Beach, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
9am	1	Low
10am	4	Moderate
11am	6	High
12pm	7	High
1pm	7	High
2pm	7	High
3pm	2	Low
4pm	1	Low
5pm	3	Moderate
6pm	1	Low

What to do at UV 7

High. Unprotected fair skin can burn in around 25 minutes, so hat and sunscreen on before you go. More about UV 7

Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersCollared shirts and long sleeves do more than any sunscreen.
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.
Seek shadeTrees, umbrellas and shade sails cut UV, but reflected light still reaches you.
Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.

UV in North Curl Curl Beach over the past week

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

Peak UV in North Curl Curl Beach over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	4	Moderate
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	7	High
Friday	7	High
Saturday	5	Moderate
Sunday	7	High

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

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FAQs about UV in North Curl Curl Beach

What time is UV highest in North Curl Curl Beach?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in North Curl Curl Beach it peaks around 1:00pm at 7, which is High.
Do I need sunscreen in North Curl Curl Beach today?: Yes, from 9:40am to 2:40pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in North Curl Curl Beach?: At about 2:40pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am 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, 669 km north.