Archies surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 28 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
24.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Archies this week:

The surf forecast for Archies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7AM. 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+) 7AM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
1.1
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.6
ENE
9
1.3
ESE
5
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.3
ESE
5
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.2
ESE
5
0.5
ENE
9
0.8
ESE
5
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
56
52
61
74
86
92
86
94
73
72
44
41
90
25
40
39
64
83
85
85
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ENE
10
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
9:26PM2.89m
9:23AM2.28m
10:01PM2.82m
Low Tide
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
2:57PM0.57m
3:49AM0.88m
3:27PM0.65m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
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5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
2
5
1
Temp °C
23
23
20
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
21
23
23
20
23
23
21
23
23
23
18
18
17
19
19
18
19
18
19
19
20
19
21
21
19
22
22
21
23
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.1
N
12
0.5
E
5
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
Energy kJ
62
44
43
61
44
86
92
71
94
73
62
44
41
3
11
29
21
64
83
85
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
9
0.5
NE
7
0.4
E
4
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
3
2
5
5
4
7
3
3
25
6
39
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.3
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
5
2
3
3
23
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.9
SE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.8
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
E
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
ENE
2
Energy kJ
74
56
52
31
74
70
90
86
73
59
72
42
31
90
5
4
9
6
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
181
181
181
384
384
181
384
181
181
181
181
140
181
181
181
140
140
89
140
140
141
Best forecast wave conditions in Queensland North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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