Surf Forecasts:
Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the Burleigh Heads stretch.
Alright, well, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next sixteen days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long, painful gap here. The first bit of surf that’s even worth a mention doesn’t roll in until Thursday, September 10th. That’s over a week of flat, junk conditions. The wind’s been all over the shop, and the swell has been either tiny or totally wind-affected. It’s a tough stretch.
But, if you’re hanging out for a window, there’s a brief moment on Thursday afternoon, September 10th, that might just be your best bet. We’re looking at a little bump of 4ft from the ENE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The real kicker here is the wind – it’s going glassy, dead flat. That’s a major positive. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year at 69°. The combined energy is moderate (157). It’s not going to be a world-beater, but it’ll be clean and ridable for a short session. The break is a consistent point, but it can get busy, so expect some company.
Then, on Friday morning, September 11th, we get a bit of a follow-up. A 3ft swell from the east with a 7-second period, but this time we’ve got a gentle offshore wind from the SSW. That’ll keep it tidy. The combined energy is moderate (116). Again, not huge, but it’ll be clean enough for a few turns.
The next Tuesday morning, September 15th, shows another glassy moment with 4ft from the NNE. The combined energy is moderate (151). The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be super clean. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak, but if you’re desperate for a glassy surface, that’s your window.
Look, overall, it’s a pretty barren run. The consistency just isn’t there. The middle of the window is a write-off. If you’re a kite surfer, you might find some fun in the stronger onshore winds, but for a traditional paddle, it’s a waiting game. The Thursday afternoon, September 10th, is the only true standout, and even then, it’s a small, short-period swell. Keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 18 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 218 | 30 | 151 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 49 | 45 | 45 | 66 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 50 | 62 | 57 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:48PM1.49m | 10:21AM1.42m | 10:29PM1.34m | 11:09AM1.41m | 11:16PM1.17m | 12:08PM1.40m | 00:17AM1.01m | 1:22PM1.39m | 1:41AM0.90m | 2:46PM1.44m | 3:17AM0.88m | 4:04PM1.53m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40PM0.15m | 4:07AM0.08m | 4:28PM0.23m | 4:43AM0.14m | 5:25PM0.33m | 5:25AM0.22m | 6:39PM0.42m | 6:20AM0.29m | 8:17PM0.45m | 7:34AM0.34m | 9:55PM0.39m | 9:01AM0.32m | 11:06PM0.29m | ||||||||
 | |  |  | | | | | | | | | |  | | | |  | | | | |
 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 23 | 22 | 22 | 70 | 44 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 28 | 80 | 34 | 17 | 18 | 50 | 43 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 19 | SSE 18 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 15 | 30 | 36 | 73 | 71 | 43 | 50 | 49 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | SSE 17 | E 5 | SSE 16 | ESE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | N 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 28 | 13 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 30 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | — | E 5 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | SSE 2 | E 3 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | 218 | 95 | 151 | — | 11 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 37 | 38 | 66 | — | 1 | 3 | 17 | 40 | 62 | 57 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 249 | 49 | 49 | 113 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 49 | 218 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 142 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Burleigh Heads surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest