Burleigh Heads surf break

Burleigh Heads surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
23.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with S 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 (Jun 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Mon
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
E
9
1.5
N
6
0.5
E
9
1.4
NW
5
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
9
1
S
10
2.3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
9
2
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.2
S
9
1
S
9
1.3
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
57
42
154
42
77
81
72
71
68
43
39
179
863
1245
918
629
562
215
158
148
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:00AM0.99m
9:23PM1.59m
9:41AM0.97m
10:02PM1.57m
10:24AM0.94m
10:41PM1.54m
11:11AM0.93m
11:21PM1.51m
12:03PM0.93m
00:05AM1.48m
1:00PM0.96m
00:52AM1.45m
1:59PM1.03m
Low Tide
3:27AM0.24m
2:38PM0.22m
4:08AM0.25m
3:16PM0.25m
4:50AM0.26m
3:55PM0.30m
5:33AM0.26m
4:37PM0.35m
6:18AM0.25m
5:23PM0.40m
7:04AM0.23m
6:18PM0.45m
7:51AM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4
3
Temp °C
15
19
20
17
23
22
16
19
20
15
19
19
14
18
17
16
19
20
17
19
19
13
13
15
13
17
17
13
14
15
11
14
15
11
13
13
13
15
16
14
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
9
1
S
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
1.2
S
9
1
S
9
1.3
E
7
Energy kJ
127
57
39
45
42
41
81
72
71
68
43
39
179
16
16
15
15
14
215
158
148
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.5
N
6
0.4
N
5
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
38
39
28
11
4
1
15
9
4
4
3
28
29
4
4
4
4
4
4
61
120
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
6
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
23
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
5
5
4
5
2
5
4
4
2
2
1
4
4
4
10
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
3
1.1
NNW
4
1.5
N
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NW
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
NW
4
1
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
3
2.3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
9
2
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.4
ESE
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
9
42
154
129
77
17
3
24
41
17
5
4
863
1245
918
629
562
161
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
26
49
0
14
14
0
0
14
0
49
0
0
5
5
0
11
11
5
5
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
3
5
5
3
5
5
4
9
5
6
6
9
8
7
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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.

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