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Burleigh Heads surf break

Burleigh Heads surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 07 Feb 2026 AEST
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Burleigh Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Burleigh Heads sea temperature is
25.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Burleigh Heads this week:

The surf forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Burleigh Heads in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 8th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 8th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 9th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
1
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
ENE
0.7
S
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)777778888898888777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)897789921832351961681531031231111035855403649527355
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NW
10
N
15
NE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
5
SW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassoncross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		crossonglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:03AM
1.22
11:46AM
1.15
12:57AM
1.18
12:29PM
1.01
2:05AM
1.16
1:36PM
0.89
3:23AM
1.18
3:16PM
0.83
4:33AM
1.25
4:43PM
0.86
5:27AM
1.36
5:41PM
0.92
6:10AM
1.48
6:24PM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:54AM
0.50
6:11PM
0.28
6:56AM
0.60
6:56PM
0.36
8:27AM
0.65
7:57PM
0.42
10:16AM
0.61
9:16PM
0.43
11:29AM
0.52
10:28PM
0.39
12:16PM
0.41
11:22PM
0.31
12:52PM
0.30
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
Sunrise-5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26-
Sunset--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
------3-1--------524-4
Temp. °C232625232726242426232726232927252725232423
Feels °C (?)242524252727262729262828263029302828262624
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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 12 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.

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