Surf Forecasts:
Bribie Island surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,054 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bribie Island in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bribie Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Bribie Island’s got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
First off, it’s a rough start. From Saturday 18 July right through to Tuesday 21 July, the wind is howling – we’re talkin’ fresh to near‑gale southerlies and SE gusts, smashing cross‑shore and whipping up a messy, lumpy ocean. Swell’s big, up to 12 ft on Sunday, but it’s all cross‑shore and ugly. The combined energy is huge (over 1000 and even 2000 on the weekend), but that’s just raw power with no shape – it’s more of a kite‑surfing scene than a paddle in. So that’s about four days of straight‑up nothing for a surfer.
Then we finally get a little window. On Wednesday 22 July afternoon, the clouds clear, the wind drops to a light breeze coming cross‑off (east 6 mph), and the sea turns clean. Swell is 4 ft from the east, period 9 seconds – not a groundswell, but enough to get a few fun ones. The combined energy sits at 248 (moderate). This is the best of the whole forecast, and it’s only a small window. The spot is inconsistent and known to be a beginner wave, so don’t expect a pumping session, but if you’re keen for a little paddle, that Wednesday afternoon is your shot. Crowds are possible – it’s a sometimes spot.
Thursday 23 July afternoon is okay too – 3 ft east, 8 second period, clean with a gentle cross‑off breeze. Combined energy 133 – weakish. Surfable, but nothing special. The morning of that day is cross‑on and choppy, so stick to the afternoon.
After that, from Friday 24 July onward, the wind picks up again on and off, and the swell shrinks. The rest of the month and into early August sees tiny waves – mostly under 2 ft, with short periods (6‑7 seconds) and variable winds. There’s a brief offshore moment on Monday 27 July afternoon (1 ft, NE, 9 mph offshore), but it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy drops to single digits – forget it. The last few days of July and the first of August are flat or close to it.
So bottom line: one decent window on Wednesday 22 July afternoon, a marginal one on Thursday 23 July afternoon, and then a long stretch of nada. Bribie’s an inconsistent spot, so this kind of blank run isn’t unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 604 | 505 | 1010 | 1333 | 2018 | 2054 | 1855 | 1525 | 1525 | 1022 | 847 | 752 | 408 | 291 | 245 | 201 | 161 | 130 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 00:14AM2.02m | 12:35PM1.49m | 00:53AM1.88m | 1:21PM1.50m | 1:32AM1.72m | 2:13PM1.49m | 2:14AM1.56m | 3:12PM1.49m | 3:00AM1.41m | 4:24PM1.51m | 3:57AM1.28m | 5:44PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:47AM0.33m | 6:29PM0.35m | 7:25AM0.36m | 7:19PM0.47m | 8:05AM0.39m | 8:14PM0.60m | 8:48AM0.42m | 9:18PM0.72m | 9:37AM0.44m | 10:37PM0.79m | 10:32AM0.45m | 00:08AM0.80m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 201 | 505 | 1010 | 1333 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 291 | 245 | 201 | 161 | 130 | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 604 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 2018 | 2054 | 1855 | 1525 | 1525 | 1022 | 847 | 752 | 408 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 397 | 841 | 829 | 776 | 760 | 264 | 128 | 264 | 128 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 43 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 43 | 24 |
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