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Bribie Island Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Brisbane (4 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Bribie Island surfForecast / QLD – Brisbane / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 09 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bribie Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bribie Island in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 12th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bribie Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | |
167 | 141 | 144 | 172 | 169 | 236 | 260 | 268 | 209 | 348 | 350 | 319 | 326 | 321 | 286 | 272 | 246 | 310 | 234 | 214 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:16PM1.22m | 3:34AM1.70m | 4:27PM1.30m | 4:34AM1.69m | 5:33PM1.43m | 5:35AM1.70m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:32AM1.71m | 7:19PM1.77m | 7:23AM1.71m | 8:05PM1.93m | 8:12AM1.69m | 8:50PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.75m | 10:33AM0.63m | 10:09PM0.74m | 11:22AM0.55m | 11:18PM0.69m | 12:08PM0.47m | 00:22AM0.61m | 12:51PM0.38m | 1:21AM0.52m | 1:33PM0.31m | 2:16AM0.44m | 2:13PM0.26m | 3:08AM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 11 | — | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 16 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 167 | 141 | 144 | 172 | 169 | 236 | 260 | 268 | 209 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 59 | — | 37 | 8 | 5 | 212 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ESE 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 20 | E 18 | SE 16 | — | — | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | SE 18 | — | SE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 13 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 79 | 11 | 26 | 28 | 43 | 53 | 73 | 122 | 141 | 348 | 350 | 319 | 326 | 321 | 286 | 272 | 246 | 310 | 234 | 214 | 148 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 44 | 32 | 43 | 76 | 76 | 128 | 128 | 43 | 264 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 43 | 76 | 76 | 43 |
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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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