Archies surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 08 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 most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. 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 Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
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)
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
1.1
E
5
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
1.1
ESE
5
0.4
NE
12
1.3
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.3
E
5
1
E
5
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
59
42
43
57
53
31
67
67
65
43
69
98
119
102
109
90
49
94
54
41
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
cross-off
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
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:48AM2.67m
Low Tide
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
00:54AM0.60m
12:58PM0.34m
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6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
18
22
22
21
23
23
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
21
21
23
22
20
23
22
16
19
18
18
19
19
18
18
17
18
16
16
16
17
16
17
18
17
18
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
E
5
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
12
0.7
E
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.9
E
5
0.4
NE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
11
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
59
59
42
25
46
53
24
42
67
65
43
36
13
5
2
21
44
94
54
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NE
11
0.4
ENE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.4
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
Energy kJ
43
31
67
27
26
37
6
7
13
3
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
ENE
13
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
20
17
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
2
0.7
E
4
0.4
SE
3
1.1
E
5
1
E
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
1
E
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.5
SSE
4
1.3
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.3
E
5
1
E
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
1
18
3
57
39
6
5
48
52
10
69
98
119
102
109
90
49
6
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
181
140
181
181
181
181
181
384
181
384
1075
437
437
384
181
181
181
181
181
140
Best forecast wave conditions in Queensland North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
3
4
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
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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