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Archies surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 26 Jan 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
27.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 12 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 1st Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 1st Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 31st Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.6
N
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.1
NE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.5
ENE
1.2
E
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)63449444445555591010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1474431810171529526678613849268881167838
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
20
N
15
NNW
10
SE
25
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
30
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
35
ESE
10
ESE
5
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:02PM
2.41
3:12AM
2.65
3:22PM
2.27
4:31AM
2.78
4:43PM
2.24
5:41AM
2.95
5:54PM
2.30
6:39AM
3.13
6:52PM
2.39
7:29AM
3.26
7:42PM
2.49
8:13AM
3.33
8:26PM
2.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
0.87
9:30AM
1.23
9:37PM
0.88
11:03AM
1.16
10:51PM
0.82
12:18PM
1.01
11:57PM
0.71
1:15PM
0.85
12:52AM
0.60
2:02PM
0.72
1:41AM
0.51
2:42PM
0.64
2:24AM
0.48
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--
Sunset-6:42--6:42--6:42--6:40--6:40--6:39--6:39-
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272726272625262624272725272624262523262626
Feels °C (?)302830302526232223242422242322252122252625
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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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