What time is UV highest in Woodford Island?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Woodford Island it peaks around 3:00pm at 4, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Woodford Island today?

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

When does UV drop below 3 in Woodford Island?

At about 3:20pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 11:10am 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, 168 km north.

UV index Woodford Island today

Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 3:00pm

Sun protection times in Woodford Island today: 12:40pm to 3:20pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 2:27am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Woodford Island tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
11:10am to 3:40pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 11:10am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday7High
11:00am to 4:30pm
Thursday8Very high
9:10am to 5:10pm
Friday8Very high
9:00am to 5:10pm
Saturday8Very high
8:50am to 3:10pm
Sunday3Moderate
UV stays below 3

Hourly UV forecast for Woodford Island

Hourly UV forecast for Woodford Island, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
9am	1	Low
10am	1	Low
11am	1	Low
12pm	2	Low
1pm	3	Moderate
2pm	2	Low
3pm	4	Moderate
4pm	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 Woodford Island over the past week

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

Peak UV in Woodford Island over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	4	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 Woodford Island

What time is UV highest in Woodford Island?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Woodford Island it peaks around 3:00pm at 4, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Woodford Island today?: Yes, from 12:40pm to 3:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Woodford Island?: At about 3:20pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 11:10am 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, 168 km north.