UV index Mermaid Beach today
Today’s peak UV 8, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 12:10pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Mermaid Beach today: 9:20am to 4:00pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 11:36pm AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Mermaid Beach tomorrow
- Monday5Moderate8:40am to 2:30pm
Hat weather from 8:40am. A gentler day, with UV topping out at 5.
5-day UV forecast
- Tuesday5Moderate8:30am to 4:00pm
- Wednesday8Very high8:00am to 3:10pm
- Thursday7High8:00am to 4:00pm
- Friday8Very high8:00am to 4:10pm
- Saturday8Very high7:50am to 3:50pm
Hourly UV forecast for Mermaid Beach
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 2 | Low |
| 10am | 5 | Moderate |
| 11am | 8 | Very high |
| 12pm | 8 | Very high |
| 1pm | 8 | Very high |
| 2pm | 7 | High |
| 3pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 8
Very high. Unprotected fair skin can burn in about 15 minutes, so cover up before you head out. More about UV 8
- Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersLong sleeves and a collar block more UV than any sunscreen can.
- 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 shadeShade from 11am to 3pm, when UV is at its strongest.
- Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.
UV in Mermaid Beach over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
| Monday | 6 | High |
| Tuesday | 5 | Moderate |
| Wednesday | 8 | Very high |
| Thursday | 8 | Very high |
| Friday | 8 | Very high |
| Saturday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Mermaid Beach
- What time is UV highest in Mermaid Beach?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Mermaid Beach it peaks around 12:10pm at 8, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Mermaid Beach today?
- Yes, from 9:20am to 4:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Mermaid Beach?
- At about 4:00pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 8:40am 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, 2 km north.