Surf Forecasts:
Bribie Island surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bribie Island this week:
The surf forecast for Bribie Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bribie Island in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bribie Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab a seat. Rusty here.
Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. The next couple of weeks at Bribie Island are a proper write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with hardly a wave worth paddling for. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer if you’re even thinking about it.
Starting from Wednesday morning, we’ve got tiny 2ft easterly windswell, but it’s coming in with a cross-onshore breeze and the combined energy is weak (72). It’s just messy. The whole first week, right through to the end of the following week, is a total dud. The swell stays small, the wind is always on it or cross-shore, and the wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” We see a bit of a spike in size around the 18th and 20th, with swell pushing 6ft to 7ft, and the energy jumps up to moderate (476 and 840), but it’s accompanied by fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy chop. Not worth your time. A couple of afternoons, like the 12th and the 22nd, show offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2ft to 3ft, and the surf is described as “very ordinary.” The 23rd Sunday afternoon is the closest we get to anything decent: 3ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, light offshore wind, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (251). That’s your one and only window in the whole 16 days.
So, the standout? It’s gotta be the afternoon of Sunday the 23rd of August. Bribie Island will have a clean 3ft easterly swell with a moderate 10-second period, and the offshore northeast breeze will clean it right up. The energy is moderate (251). It’s not huge, but it’s the only time the stars align. Just keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and, when it’s on, crowds are possible. For everything else, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 61 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 73 | 49 | 114 | 128 | 109 | 17 | 166 | 286 | 259 | 345 | 476 | 439 | 393 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:55PM2.12m | 10:08AM1.52m | 10:36PM2.09m | 10:50AM1.59m | 11:14PM2.01m | 11:30AM1.62m | 11:50PM1.88m | 12:11PM1.63m | 00:24AM1.74m | 12:52PM1.61m | 00:58AM1.58m | 1:38PM1.57m | 1:34AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM0.13m | 4:23AM0.24m | 4:01PM0.10m | 5:00AM0.22m | 4:46PM0.13m | 5:36AM0.22m | 5:30PM0.20m | 6:10AM0.25m | 6:13PM0.31m | 6:43AM0.29m | 6:59PM0.45m | 7:19AM0.34m | 7:48PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 61 | 61 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | N 10 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 10 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 11 | — | E 10 | SE 7 | NE 7 | SE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 16 | — | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | NE 6 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 26 | 7 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 37 | 73 | 49 | 114 | 128 | 109 | 116 | 166 | 286 | 259 | 345 | 476 | 439 | 393 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 99 | 30 | 44 | 76 | 44 | 76 | 128 | 60 | 168 | 444 | 77 | 43 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 44 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bribie Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bribie Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bribie Island 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 (Bribie Island) 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).
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