Archies surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 AEST
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Archies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Archies sea temperature is
24.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Archies this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Archies over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
5
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.1
ESE
5
1.1
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.1
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.5
E
5
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
71
73
96
206
72
59
197
65
52
91
127
92
92
126
101
119
62
33
61
98
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
25
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:20PM2.39m
5:32AM2.73m
6:05PM2.57m
6:14AM2.73m
6:43PM2.72m
6:50AM2.70m
7:18PM2.83m
7:22AM2.64m
7:50PM2.90m
7:52AM2.57m
8:22PM2.93m
8:22AM2.49m
8:53PM2.93m
8:52AM2.39m
Low Tide
11:18PM0.88m
11:58AM0.67m
00:09AM0.78m
12:33PM0.59m
00:52AM0.72m
1:04PM0.53m
1:30AM0.70m
1:33PM0.50m
2:05AM0.71m
2:00PM0.49m
2:39AM0.75m
2:28PM0.52m
3:13AM0.81m
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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5:25
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
3
7
2
5
3
6
1
2
4
2
4
1
Temp °C
22
20
23
23
20
22
21
21
22
21
22
23
22
22
23
23
21
22
23
22
24
18
17
18
19
17
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
20
20
22
23
22
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.1
NE
13
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.8
ENE
9
Energy kJ
46
71
73
96
206
68
59
197
65
52
75
127
92
92
7
101
119
62
33
23
98
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
13
0.4
ENE
6
0.1
NE
12
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
Energy kJ
5
5
5
4
3
13
5
18
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
16
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
5
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.9
SE
4
1.2
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.6
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.5
E
5
1
ESE
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.2
ESE
2
Energy kJ
72
42
64
59
29
72
59
16
51
52
91
90
86
84
126
51
7
5
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
3
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
181
181
181
181
384
384
181
181
384
384
181
517
181
181
181
140
89
89
140
140
140
Best forecast wave conditions in Queensland North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
7
8
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Archies Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Archies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Archies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Archies 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 (Archies) 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 Archies 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Queensland North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Archies, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Queensland North Coast, consider staying in Bundaberg which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Queensland North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hervey Bay which is 62 km (39 miles) away, Torquay, Urangan and Maryborough.

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