
Surf Forecasts:
Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Burleigh Heads this week:
The surf forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Burleigh Heads in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Look, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the Gold Coast over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but there’s a real window of opportunity shaping up for the weekend and beyond, especially if you’ve got your sights set on a classic point break.
The opening weekend is a write-off at Burleigh Heads. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are plagued by poor surf conditions, with cross-off winds and weak, messy energy. The swell is tiny on Saturday morning, a measly 2 ft, and while it bumps up to 7 ft on Sunday afternoon, the period is a pathetic 6 seconds, so it’s just wind chop. Not worth a paddle.
Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th see the swell picking up, hitting 10 ft, but the quality is still marginal. The combined energy is ramping up (1167 on Monday morning), but it’s a short-period, stormy mess with cross-off winds and rain. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a proper wave for a log or a shortboard.
The real shift happens on Saturday the 11th of July. The morning brings light offshore winds from the SW, 5 ft of swell from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is a moderate 502. The water temp is a pleasant 71°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions” and it’s the first time in the run that the wind is true offshore. This is a standout moment. Burleigh Heads is a consistent, high-quality point, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be clean. It’s an advanced wave, but this is a legit chance for a decent session.
Sunday the 12th offers a fleeting moment of glass, with zero wind in the morning. The swell drops to a tiny 2 ft, but it’s glassy. You’d need a longboard and a lot of patience. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore, so that window is brief.
The middle of the week (13th and 14th) is flat to weak, with swells under 3 ft and poor wind directions. Don’t bother.
Then, from Wednesday the 15th, the energy comes back with a vengeance. We’re looking at 10 ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is massive (1601 in the morning, 1883 in the afternoon). This is powerful, long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore, too. It’s a big, powerful wave, over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The long period (10 seconds) will give it good shape, but it’s a lot of water moving. This is the other standout, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the charts. The following days (Thursday 16th through to Sunday 19th) stay solid, with 8 ft to 10 ft swells and consistent offshore winds, keeping the energy high (over 1100 most days). Crowds are likely at Burleigh when it’s pumping, so get there early.
All in all, the best on offer is Saturday the 11th for a clean, manageable ride, and then the big stuff from Wednesday the 15th onwards for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
178 | 244 | 319 | 194 | 363 | 988 | 972 | 1034 | 1125 | 1093 | 1576 | 2163 | 1661 | 1410 | 1850 | 1139 | 998 | 848 | 1944 | 937 | 598 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:42AM1.03m | 10:49PM1.60m | 11:26AM1.05m | 11:27PM1.54m | 12:16PM1.09m | 00:10AM1.44m | 1:12PM1.14m | 1:02AM1.32m | 2:14PM1.23m | 2:04AM1.20m | 3:19PM1.35m | 3:17AM1.09m | 4:24PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.27m | 5:36AM0.16m | 4:57PM0.33m | 6:14AM0.16m | 5:48PM0.40m | 6:56AM0.17m | 6:52PM0.46m | 7:42AM0.19m | 8:12PM0.48m | 8:35AM0.20m | 9:42PM0.45m | 9:32AM0.19m | 11:06PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | NNE 8 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 14 | — | SSE 10 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
178 | 244 | 319 | 194 | 6 | 64 | 195 | 178 | 119 | 109 | 25 | 9 | 1661 | 186 | — | 1139 | — | 49 | 851 | 937 | 598 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | ESE 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | — |
16 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 49 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 6 | S 13 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | — | — |
66 | 127 | 108 | 81 | 363 | 988 | 972 | 1034 | 1125 | 1093 | 1576 | 2163 | — | 1410 | 1850 | — | 998 | 848 | 1944 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 149 | 149 | 781 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
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Information about the Burleigh Heads Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Burleigh Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Burleigh Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Burleigh Heads 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 (Burleigh Heads) 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 Burleigh Heads 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.
Burleigh Heads is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Surfers Paradise. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Surfers Paradise. Surfers Paradise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










