Burleigh Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the local forecast.

We're starting off flat, so don't bother checking the waves for the first few days. You'll be waiting until Saturday, July 25th, before there's anything worth a look.

The real standout is Burleigh Heads on the morning of Saturday, July 25th. We're looking at a 4.6ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds, giving it some decent shape. The wind is a slight, glassy offshore from the SSE, meaning the point will be clean and the lines will be smooth. It's going to be a proper session. The combined swell energy is a moderate 591, so there's plenty of push. It's an advanced spot and it's consistent, so expect a few other heads out there—crowds are likely. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Later that Saturday afternoon, the wind shifts onshore, so the morning is the only window.

Sunday, July 26th morning is worth a mention. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy. It'll be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is low at 189, so it's a mellow one.

We then go into a bit of a lull through the end of July and into the start of August. There are a few mornings with clean, cross-off winds, but the swell is tiny, under 3.3ft, and the energy is weak. It's not worth rushing for.

Then things get interesting again. On Monday, August 3rd, the morning looks promising. The swell jumps to 6.2ft from the ENE, which is a solid size, but the period is short at 8 seconds. It's a cross-off breeze from the south, keeping it clean. The energy is a strong 460. This is a good one for the more experienced crew, as 6.2ft is pushing it for beginners. The afternoon sees the wind pick up and go cross-shore, so again, the morning is the call.

Further ahead, Thursday, August 6th morning has a clean 5.6ft ENE swell, and Friday, August 7th morning is looking even better with a 6.6ft ENE swell and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is up there at 514. That Friday morning could be a ripper, though it's a long way out, so treat it as a promising possibility.

The final day on the forecast, Saturday, August 8th, has a massive 13.1ft swell from the ENE with a long 11-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 3709. That's a huge, powerful swell. For a point break like Burleigh, that much energy with a long period can make it very heavy and difficult. It's strictly for experts only, and the cross-on wind will make it a bit messy. Honestly, this setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

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