Archies surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 07 May 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
23.5° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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+) 1AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
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)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.5
NE
13
0.4
ENE
13
1.2
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.4
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
ESE
5
1.1
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
37
39
50
69
42
43
46
52
31
84
67
65
75
98
77
117
109
138
55
102
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
S
15
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:22AM2.53m
12:51PM1.86m
1:29AM2.47m
2:17PM1.89m
2:37AM2.46m
3:28PM2.04m
3:38AM2.50m
4:24PM2.24m
4:31AM2.56m
5:12PM2.48m
5:20AM2.62m
5:56PM2.71m
6:05AM2.66m
6:39PM2.93m
Low Tide
7:10AM1.14m
6:30PM1.12m
8:18AM1.11m
7:48PM1.17m
9:20AM1.01m
9:07PM1.13m
10:12AM0.88m
10:15PM1.02m
10:57AM0.73m
11:13PM0.87m
11:38AM0.58m
00:05AM0.72m
12:18PM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
Temp °C
22
20
21
19
20
22
21
22
21
20
22
22
20
21
21
21
22
22
21
23
22
17
16
18
19
18
19
17
19
18
18
19
19
17
16
15
15
17
17
18
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
12
0.7
E
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
NE
12
0.3
ENE
12
0.5
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
35
37
39
50
69
42
43
21
52
25
21
67
65
37
28
28
12
12
52
55
102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.3
E
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.5
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
4
4
3
46
31
84
27
14
14
13
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
ENE
13
Energy kJ
20
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.6
SSE
3
0.8
E
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
4
1
E
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.4
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
ESE
5
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
5
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
3
3
11
5
29
8
31
6
9
46
64
75
98
77
117
109
138
41
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
182
140
140
0
87
181
140
181
181
181
181
384
181
517
517
1162
1150
437
384
384
181
Best forecast wave conditions in Queensland North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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