Surf Forecasts:
Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with 369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s brewing for the Burleigh Heads region over the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off a bit slow. The surf for the first few days is pretty lackluster, not much to get the heart pumping. The first real chance of something decent rolls in on Friday morning, July 31st. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the south at 9 seconds, with moderate energy (401). Winds are offshore from the SSE, and the morning looks clean. It’s a step in the right direction, but still feels a bit marginal.
The real standout window is shaping up for Sunday, August 2nd, and Monday, August 3rd. Sunday morning is looking sweet: 4ft of south-southeast swell with a 10-second period, strong wave energy (581), and a clean offshore breeze from the SSE. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year. Monday morning is also a gem: 4ft, same direction, good energy (439), and a glassy, clean start with light SSE winds. That’s your best bet for the week.
After that, things settle back into smaller, less reliable surf through the middle of the week. There’s a bit of a lull from Tuesday through Thursday, with only small, weak waves and tricky winds. Then, the long-range charts are hinting at some serious size for the second week. On Thursday, August 13th, we’re looking at a solid 12ft south-southeast swell with very strong energy (2231 in the morning, 2409 in the afternoon). That’s a big groundswell, but the wind is a problem – it’s blowing cross-shore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon. The swell is too big for most, only for the experts, and the wind will likely mess it up. It’s a promising swell, but with the wind, it’s a bit of a gamble.
For the best of the best, I’d be paddling out at Burleigh Heads on Sunday morning, August 2nd, and Monday morning, August 3rd. Those are the cleanest, most consistent options with the right wind and solid energy. There’s a chance of crowds on those days, as it’s a consistent spot, but the quality should be worth it.
That’s the picture. Stay stoked, and keep an eye on that big swell for the 13th – it could be a ripper if the wind plays nice.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | ENE 6 | S 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | SSE 7 | S 9 | E 7 | SSE 6 | S 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 18 | 9 | 31 | 17 | 131 | 332 | 40 | 244 | 122 | 178 | 312 | 295 | 258 | 367 | 339 | 240 | 192 | 106 | 72 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:38AM1.25m | 11:37PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:26AM0.14m | 5:30PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 18 | 9 | 31 | 24 | 32 | 52 | 33 | 8 | 122 | 125 | 53 | 295 | 258 | 367 | 339 | 240 | 192 | 106 | 45 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | E 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 29 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 176 | 164 | 107 | 84 | 67 | 57 | 60 | 72 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | S 15 | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | S 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SSW 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 18 | 94 | 131 | 332 | 161 | 244 | 127 | 178 | 312 | 104 | 154 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 331 | 153 | 118 | 51 | 0 | 11 | 51 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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