Burleigh Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Burleigh Heads over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid amount of swell, but it’s coming in with a lot of wind and some iffy conditions. The water’s sitting at about 71°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real story starts Monday the 6th of July. It’s a bit of a grind to begin with. Monday and Tuesday have got a solid 10ft to 12ft of SSE swell, but the wind’s howling out of the south at 16 mph, making it a cross-off breeze. The swell energy is massive, reading between 1500 and 2000 (moderate to strong), but the period is only 8 to 10 seconds, so it’s a bit of a jumbled, wind-affected mess. It’s surfable for the experienced crew, but it ain't pretty. The crowd factor is there too – ‘often’ busy, so expect some company if you’re paddling out.

Wednesday the 8th is where we get a bit of a shift. The swell drops slightly to 10ft from the SSE, but the period pushes up to 11 seconds, and the wind eases to 12 mph. The wave energy is peaking at 2467, which is strong, but the setup is still a bit raw. It’s still a point break, so that longer period should wrap in nicely, but it’s not the cleanest.

Now, for the standout. Circle Saturday the 11th of July on your calendar. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, but the magic is in the wind. It’s glassy – a complete dead calm in the morning with a light SW breeze at 3 mph. The wave energy dials back to 526, which is moderate, but the clean, glassy conditions will make it the best session of the week. This is your day for a long, smooth ride at Burleigh. The crowds will be around, but the quality will be worth it.

After Saturday, things get a bit smaller and flaky. Sunday the 12th has some 4ft swell from the SE, but the wind turns cross-on in the arvo, so get out early. Monday the 13th is tiny – barely 2ft – and not worth your time.

We get another pulse around Wednesday the 15th of July. A 7ft swell from the south, with a light WNW wind, making for clean, cross-off conditions in the morning. Wave energy is back up to 1189, so there’s some push, but it’s for the more advanced crew as that’s over 5ft.

Looking further out to the second week, Saturday the 18th of July has some promise. A 8ft to 10ft SE swell with a fresh offshore wind from the WSW at 16-19 mph. The wave energy is strong at 1348, but with that wind, it’s going to be a raw, powerful, wind-affected beast – definitely for experts only. And then it fades quick.

So, overall, don’t waste your time on the first few days unless you’re a masochist. Your best bet is Saturday the 11th – glassy, clean, and a solid 5ft. That’s the one.

Stay frothy,
Rusty.

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