Archies surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 10 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
23.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Archies this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 16 days are 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM. 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 4PM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 5s

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 Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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)
0.4
ENE
12
0.9
E
5
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
1.1
ESE
5
0.4
NE
12
1.5
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.3
E
5
1
ENE
7
1.3
E
5
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
40
67
67
66
37
113
59
67
87
91
90
53
50
78
43
47
23
20
37
21
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
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
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
7:22PM3.10m
7:32AM2.64m
8:07PM3.20m
8:16AM2.57m
Low Tide
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
1:42AM0.53m
1:39PM0.28m
2:31AM0.51m
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
1
1
1
1
3
3
Temp °C
23
21
23
22
20
22
22
21
23
22
21
22
21
20
22
21
18
22
22
20
22
20
19
19
18
17
16
17
16
18
17
17
18
16
17
17
17
16
19
20
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.7
E
5
0.3
ENE
12
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
53
31
67
67
66
27
28
29
42
91
25
53
50
78
43
47
23
7
37
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
12
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
ENE
11
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.4
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.4
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
7
0.1
N
8
0.3
NE
5
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
Energy kJ
21
20
11
27
26
37
6
23
11
3
7
13
1
4
7
7
11
12
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
13
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
17
5
1
3
2
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
5
1
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.6
SSE
4
1.5
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.3
E
5
1
ESE
5
1.3
E
5
1
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
E
6
0.2
SSE
3
Energy kJ
30
40
45
45
52
10
113
59
67
87
50
90
37
36
5
29
3
4
20
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
181
181
181
384
181
384
517
384
437
384
181
181
181
181
181
181
181
140
140
140
89
Best forecast wave conditions in Queensland North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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