Burleigh Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat about what’s on the cards for Burleigh Heads.

Right, the next 16 days start off slow, so don’t go hittin’ the road just yet. The first real chance of a wave is on Wednesday the 22nd, but it’s nothin’ special. The big one is the solid swell that’s due in on Sunday the 2nd of August, and that’s our standout.

The water’s sittin’ right on the average for this time of year, a nice 70°F.

We start on Sunday the 19th with a hefty 16ft swell from the SE, but the wind is howlin’ at 25 mph from the SSE. That’s a cross-off breeze, but those numbers are crazy. The combined energy is a massive 4912 (strong to very strong), and with a 10-second period, it’s raw power. This is only for the hardcore crew – way too big for beginners. Monday the 20th stays similar, with 13ft on Monday morning and 12ft in the arvo, still with strong SSE winds. Tuesday the 21st drops to 8ft, but the wind is still a cross-off from the SE. The energy is still moderate at 1096. It’s surfable for the experienced, but not a session I’d be makin’ plans for.

Wednesday the 22nd is where we start to see a bit of sense. Wednesday morning has 6ft from the E with a light SSE breeze. The cross-off wind keeps it clean, and the energy is 492 (moderate). It’s a decent option, but the swell direction is E, and Burleigh’s best is SSE, so it’s not lined up great. Wednesday arvo drops to 5ft and the wind swings N, makin’ it cross-on – not good.

Thursday the 23rd morning is glassy with 4ft from the E, but the 8-second period is short and weak, with energy at 229. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The weekend into the next week stays small and messy. Friday the 24th has a 6ft SSE swell, but the wind is up again from the S at 12 mph, creatin’ chop. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are tiny, with waves under 3ft and the energy droppin’ below 250. It’s a quiet patch.

Then things get interesting. Saturday the 1st of August sees a 7ft SSE swell buildin’ in the afternoon, but the wind is a cross-shore from the SE at 12 mph, so it’s chopped up. The energy is moderate at 597.

Now, the real standout: Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the S, with a light SSE breeze makin’ it cross-off and clean. The combined energy is 1209 (strong), and the 9-second period is decent. This is a proper groundswell, and the direction (S) is close to Burleigh’s optimum SSE. It’s gonna be powerful, with long lines off the point. Best for advanced and expert surfers – 7ft is pushin’ it for the average joe. The afternoon cleans up even more, with glassy conditions and 5ft from the SSE, energy at 377. That arvo session will be like butter.

Monday the 3rd of August still has 5ft on the morning from the SSE, with a light SSW cross-off breeze. Clean, but the energy drops to 284. The afternoon gets chopped up.

So, the pick of the fortnight is without a doubt Sunday the 2nd of August, morning session. The swell is strong, the wind is clean, and Burleigh’s point will be pumpin’. It’s a long way off, so keep your ear to the ground, but it’s lookin’ good. The Wednesday the 22nd morning is a distant second if you just need to get wet.

Rusty.

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