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Burleigh Heads Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Burleigh Heads surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 15th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 15th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | |
601 | 622 | 544 | 575 | 564 | 392 | 403 | 392 | 339 | 449 | 619 | 599 | 635 | 770 | 861 | 805 | 880 | 912 | 866 | 932 | 826 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:21PM1.37m | 5:22AM1.39m | 6:05PM1.55m | 6:13AM1.35m | 6:50PM1.71m | 7:04AM1.28m | 7:36PM1.83m | 7:55AM1.20m | 8:25PM1.90m | 8:47AM1.12m | 9:17PM1.91m | 9:41AM1.04m | 10:11PM1.86m | 10:38AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:25PM0.27m | 11:42AM0.04m | 00:23AM0.17m | 12:21PM0.01m | 1:19AM0.08m | 1:02PM-0.01m | 2:14AM0.03m | 1:45PM-0.01m | 3:10AM0.03m | 2:31PM0.01m | 4:07AM0.06m | 3:20PM0.06m | 5:05AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | 5:01 |
2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 16 | S 11 | NE 9 | ESE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
 kJ | 40 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 449 | 619 | 599 | 635 | 770 | 861 | 805 | — | 912 | 866 | 932 | 826 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | S 19 | SE 16 | ESE 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 8 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 23 | 47 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 601 | 622 | 544 | 575 | 564 | 392 | 403 | 392 | 339 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 880 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 271 | 271 | 271 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 271 |
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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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