Burleigh Heads surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 5s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 1,518 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 5s period with NNE 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 (Oct 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Burleigh Heads in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burleigh Heads over the next 16 days.
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