Bribie Island surf break

Bribie Island surfForecast / QLD – Brisbane / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 15 May 2026 AEST
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Bribie Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bribie Island sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bribie Island in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 16th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 19th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
!
!
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.8
E
9
2
E
9
1.9
E
9
2
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
378
234
336
226
185
235
553
407
516
656
614
675
942
878
533
577
527
405
354
363
301
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
N
30
N
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
S
15
SE
25
SSW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
High Tide
8:50PM2.06m
8:58AM1.65m
9:34PM2.16m
9:44AM1.58m
10:19PM2.21m
10:29AM1.51m
11:06PM2.21m
11:15AM1.43m
11:53PM2.16m
12:05PM1.36m
00:44AM2.08m
1:00PM1.31m
1:38AM1.97m
Low Tide
2:13PM0.26m
3:08AM0.39m
2:54PM0.22m
3:59AM0.38m
3:35PM0.22m
4:51AM0.40m
4:17PM0.25m
5:43AM0.44m
5:01PM0.30m
6:36AM0.49m
5:50PM0.38m
7:33AM0.54m
6:46PM0.48m
rain showers
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
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5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
2
1
6
2
5
8
4
2
7
6
7
15
12
6
3
Temp °C
21
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
22
21
22
20
21
22
17
18
20
19
17
17
16
18
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
19
21
18
16
18
11
14
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
0.1
NE
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
1.2
E
9
1.5
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
Energy kJ
253
3
204
3
3
235
375
878
533
577
527
405
354
363
301
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
15
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.8
E
9
2
E
9
1.9
E
9
2
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
0.5
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.6
WSW
4
Energy kJ
378
234
336
226
185
553
407
516
656
614
675
942
160
145
5
3
3
5
5
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
76
76
43
60
43
43
43
43
76
340
719
383
383
56
28
30
25
30
43
43
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Brisbane
Rating
(10 max)
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Bribie Island Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bribie Island 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.

Bribie Island is 23 km (14 miles) from Deception Bay. If you plan a holiday in Brisbane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Deception Bay. Deception Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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