Burleigh Heads Surf Break
Lat Long: 28.09° S 153.46° E

Burleigh Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Burleigh Heads

Issued: 3 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Burleigh Heads sea temperature is
22.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Burleigh Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ESE swell.

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 Monday (Jun 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 8th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 10th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 10th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
149
170
204
210
217
395
335
277
186
181
167
125
159
201
181
196
234
284
234
195
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
E
10
SE
15
ESE
5
SSE
5
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SE
5
SE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:59PM1.03m
1:46AM1.39m
2:58PM1.14m
2:45AM1.33m
3:54PM1.28m
3:47AM1.26m
4:48PM1.45m
4:50AM1.20m
5:40PM1.63m
5:51AM1.14m
6:32PM1.78m
6:50AM1.10m
7:25PM1.90m
Low Tide
7:24PM0.48m
8:38AM0.18m
8:39PM0.47m
9:25AM0.15m
9:56PM0.42m
10:13AM0.12m
11:09PM0.32m
11:01AM0.09m
00:15AM0.21m
11:49AM0.06m
1:16AM0.11m
12:39PM0.02m
2:13AM0.05m
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
 mm
1
7
4
2
4
1
1
5
2
2
3
Temp °C
20
19
19
21
20
18
18
19
20
20
20
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
Feels °C
17
16
16
18
18
19
19
20
20
20
20
19
17
17
19
18
18
20
19
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
0.3
SSE
11
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
125
73
36
24
24
12
5
335
277
186
181
167
125
159
22
181
196
234
284
234
195
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
19
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
NE
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
Energy kJ
6
4
3
14
3
2
5
5
5
8
22
21
20
22
7
9
9
6
6
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
4
3
4
3
10
11
4
8
3
9
8
8
8
7
7
6
5
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
ENE
8
0.6
SSE
4
1.3
E
8
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
125
149
170
204
210
217
395
8
201
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
63
12
5
12
0
0
0
12
5
12
12
0
12
5
5
5
3
5
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
3
4
2
2
3
9
9
5
4
3
1
1
1
1
7
5
4
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
6
6
9
7
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
6
7
5
4
8
8
5
8
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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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