Burleigh Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.

Looking at Burleigh Heads for the next 16 days, and it’s a rough start. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are mostly poor—tiny waves, cross-onshore breezes around 10–15 mph, and energy readings are moderate at best (182 Tuesday morning), but the waves are messy. Not worth wetting your wetsuit.

Friday morning the 28th gives a little hope—glassy conditions, 3ft southerly swell with 9 second period, energy climbing to 212. It’s clean but still just ordinary, surfable but nothing to write home about.

Saturday the 29th has cross-off winds and a bit more size—3 to 4ft SSE swell, period stretching to 10 seconds, energy at 278–331. Clean but marginal quality.

Sunday the 30th is the real deal. We’re looking at 6ft SSE swell in the morning, 10 second period, cross-off winds. Energy jumps to 735—moderate-strong. Swell direction is right in Burleigh’s sweet spot (SSE), wind is off the land, and the point will be working. This is the standout for experienced surfers. The size is getting up there—just past beginner friendly, but for anyone with a bit of skill, this is the session to aim for. Expect crowds because it’s consistent and good quality.

Monday the 31st drops to about 5ft, energy still solid (583–599), but quality is marginal—might clean up in the afternoon.

From Tuesday September 1st all the way through Wednesday September 9th, it’s mostly small stuff—2ft to 3ft, cross-onshore winds, and energy often below 200. There are a couple glassy moments—September 1st morning and September 9th afternoon—but the swell is tiny and short period, so you’re looking at weak, mushy waves. Not much happening.

So, key takeaway: Sunday the 30th of August is your best window. Clean cross-off winds, solid 6ft SSE groundswell, and Burleigh’s point will be peeling nicely. After that, the second week is quiet—small, choppy, and not worth chasing.

Rusty.

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