Burleigh Heads Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 153.46° E

Burleigh Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Burleigh Heads sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

Burleigh Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Burleigh Heads in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at the Burleigh Heads outlook for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days of the period are a bit of a slow start. The surf is small and the conditions are just not playing ball. We’ve got a little bit of a wait on our hands before things start to get interesting. The first real window of opportunity doesn’t really open up until the end of the week.

For the morning of Friday, 31st July, we start to see a pulse of energy. The swell is coming in from the South at 4 ft, with a moderate wave energy reading of 304. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE, which will keep the surface clean. It’s not a massive day, but it’s the first sign of life.

The real standout, and the one that has me talking, is the morning of Monday, 3rd August. The swell is hitting 4 ft from the SSE, with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s bringing a strong wave energy of 624. The wind is glassy, completely calm. For a point break like Burleigh Heads, that’s about as good as it gets. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries.

Now, the second week of the outlook is the real tease. The swell builds, but the wind gets messy. The morning of Sunday, 9th August, is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the ESE, with a very strong wave energy of 1018, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE. This is the best of the bunch in the long-range, with the potential for some serious waves, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed. The wave energy is strong, and the direction is good, but the wind can always change.

The following Tuesday morning, 11th August, is also worth a mention. The swell is 6 ft from the East, with a period of 11 seconds and a very strong energy reading of 897. The wind is glassy again. That’s a beautiful morning for a point break, and the long period will have those waves wrapping in nicely.

Just be aware that from the 5th of August onwards, the swell gets over 7 ft and stays there for a few days. That’s expert territory, especially when the wind is cross-off and the waves are powerful. The crowd at Burleigh Heads can be an issue, and when it’s good, it’s often bloody packed.

So, the call is: the first few days are a write-off, but the glassy mornings of the 3rd and the 11th are your best bets for a clean, classic Burleigh session. The 9th of August is the big one in the long-range, but it’s a gamble.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Monday
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
96
51
29
24
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135
57
27
15
378
325
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205
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304
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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10
WNW
5
WSW
10
E
10
SSW
15
SSE
25
SE
15
S
15
SSE
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High Tide
7:34PM1.64m
7:46AM1.05m
8:07PM1.69m
8:21AM1.10m
8:39PM1.72m
8:56AM1.13m
9:11PM1.72m
9:32AM1.16m
9:43PM1.68m
10:09AM1.19m
10:16PM1.60m
10:51AM1.22m
10:53PM1.48m
Low Tide
12:51PM0.18m
2:12AM0.20m
1:29PM0.13m
2:44AM0.15m
2:04PM0.11m
3:16AM0.11m
2:39PM0.12m
3:47AM0.09m
3:15PM0.15m
4:18AM0.09m
3:54PM0.20m
4:51AM0.10m
4:38PM0.27m
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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.

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