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Elliott Heads Surf Forecast
/ QLD – North Coast (14 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Elliott Heads surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Elliott Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elliott Heads sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elliott Heads this week:
The surf forecast for Elliott Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elliott Heads in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elliott Heads over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | |
51 | 78 | 97 | 52 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 19 | 100 | 55 | 248 | 221 | 203 | 216 | 281 | 489 | 168 | 139 | 94 | 96 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:48AM2.67m | 7:22PM3.10m | 7:32AM2.64m | 8:07PM3.20m | 8:16AM2.57m | 8:53PM3.23m | 9:03AM2.46m | 9:42PM3.19m | 9:54AM2.32m | 10:35PM3.08m | 10:51AM2.18m | 11:34PM2.93m | 12:00PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.60m | 12:58PM0.34m | 1:42AM0.53m | 1:39PM0.28m | 2:31AM0.51m | 2:22PM0.28m | 3:21AM0.55m | 3:06PM0.34m | 4:14AM0.62m | 3:55PM0.46m | 5:11AM0.72m | 4:48PM0.61m | 6:13AM0.81m | 5:49PM0.79m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 |
6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 43 | 78 | 97 | 52 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 100 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | 293 | 168 | 139 | 94 | 96 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 11 | 12 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSE 3 | E 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | ENE 6 | E 5 | SSE 3 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 2 | WSW 2 |
| kJ | 51 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 23 | 4 | — | 32 | 248 | 221 | 203 | 216 | 281 | 489 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 370 | 173 | 376 | 623 | 623 | 623 | 1301 | 174 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 95 |
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Information about the Elliott Heads Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Elliott Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Elliott Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elliott 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 (Elliott 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 Elliott 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.
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