Surf Forecasts:
Surfers Paradise surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfers Paradise this week:
The surf forecast for Surfers Paradise over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surfers Paradise in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfers Paradise over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
108 | 111 | 86 | 84 | 156 | 159 | 280 | 198 | 223 | 284 | 252 | 165 | 161 | 195 | 165 | 169 | 205 | 215 | 230 | 235 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:13PM1.28m | 6:07AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.40m | 7:02AM1.02m | 7:54PM1.51m | 7:55AM0.98m | 8:44PM1.59m | 8:47AM0.95m | 9:34PM1.63m | 9:38AM0.93m | 10:23PM1.64m | 10:31AM0.92m | 11:12PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:25AM0.32m | 00:31AM0.51m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:39AM0.46m | 1:02PM0.26m | 2:39AM0.41m | 1:51PM0.23m | 3:34AM0.38m | 2:40PM0.22m | 4:27AM0.36m | 3:29PM0.23m | 5:18AM0.36m | 4:19PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
108 | 111 | 86 | 84 | 156 | 159 | 181 | 198 | 223 | 284 | 252 | 165 | 161 | 195 | 165 | 169 | 205 | 215 | 230 | 235 | 211 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 13 | S 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 13 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 10 | SE 11 |
— | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 8 | 7 | 21 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 4 | S 5 | S 3 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 280 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 12 | 1 | — | — | 26 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 5 |
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Information about the Surfers Paradise Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surfers Paradise provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surfers Paradise can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surfers Paradise surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Surfers Paradise) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Surfers Paradise may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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