Archies surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
28.0° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Archies this week:

The surf forecast for Archies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 12 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 26th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 26th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 28th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Archies over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
N
0.6
NNE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.3
ESE
1.4
E
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)55141414131366666655555456
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2817333362272716512113817516310611275786237252017
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
N
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NW
5
SW
20
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
15
NE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:19PM
2.30
11:45AM
2.93
12:17AM
2.32
12:38PM
2.81
1:22AM
2.37
1:38PM
2.69
2:31AM
2.46
2:42PM
2.57
3:41AM
2.60
3:49PM
2.49
4:46AM
2.78
4:54PM
2.45
5:46AM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
0.82
5:12AM
0.81
6:20PM
0.82
6:08AM
0.91
7:11PM
0.82
7:13AM
1.01
8:08PM
0.81
8:28AM
1.08
9:07PM
0.78
9:47AM
1.08
10:08PM
0.73
11:03AM
1.03
11:07PM
0.65
12:12PM
0.93
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise--4:58--4:58--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:01
Sunset6:38--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:42--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
29171044521-11----------
Temp. °C262526252525252526252425252425252425252324
Feels °C (?)282626242528252223232121212022192022212124
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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 12 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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