Surf Forecasts:
Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with 557 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 (Jun 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
380 | 318 | 422 | 431 | 470 | 423 | 459 | 502 | 473 | 457 | 415 | 350 | 286 | 291 | 247 | 270 | 254 | 194 | 146 | 108 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.96m | 8:39AM1.06m | 9:09PM1.97m | 9:32AM1.06m | 10:00PM1.92m | 10:26AM1.06m | 10:50PM1.82m | 11:22AM1.07m | 11:38PM1.68m | 12:21PM1.09m | 00:26AM1.52m | 1:23PM1.13m | 1:14AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29PM-0.01m | 3:07AM0.02m | 2:19PM-0.02m | 3:59AM0.03m | 3:11PM0.01m | 4:49AM0.06m | 4:03PM0.08m | 5:38AM0.09m | 4:57PM0.19m | 6:25AM0.13m | 5:55PM0.31m | 7:12AM0.16m | 6:59PM0.44m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
380 | 318 | 422 | 431 | 470 | 423 | 459 | 502 | 473 | 457 | 415 | 350 | 286 | 291 | 247 | 270 | 254 | 194 | 146 | 108 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 12 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
2 | 2 | 12 | 88 | — | 48 | 51 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | E 15 | SSE 10 | — | — | S 12 | S 21 | S 19 | SE 17 | SSE 15 | SE 13 | S 9 | SSE 11 |
— | — | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 44 | 22 | 4 | 19 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
17 | 26 | 8 | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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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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