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Southport Main Beach surf break

Southport Main Beach surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 AEST
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Southport Main Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Southport Main Beach sea temperature is
25.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southport Main Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Southport Main Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southport Main Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 17th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 21st Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 21st Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southport Main Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.5
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
2.2
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
E
3
E
2.5
E
Period(s) (?)777777677777888889101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)193294178117110896893102991501501642774474706291156160022431981
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
5
S
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
SSE
40
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:13AM
1.43
6:04PM
0.96
6:53AM
1.52
6:54PM
1.00
7:29AM
1.60
7:36PM
1.05
8:03AM
1.67
8:15PM
1.09
8:38AM
1.72
8:52PM
1.14
9:11AM
1.73
9:28PM
1.18
9:46AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:04PM
0.35
12:46PM
0.52
11:49PM
0.32
1:27PM
0.45
12:32AM
0.29
2:04PM
0.38
1:11AM
0.27
2:38PM
0.33
1:50AM
0.25
3:11PM
0.29
2:28AM
0.24
3:44PM
0.27
3:06AM
0.24
4:17PM
0.26
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-5:03--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07-
Sunset--6:46--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---32-12-3126136-----
Temp. °C242525252627252727252626242525242525232625
Feels °C (?)222325272829282929272827262425222020202221
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Information about the Southport Main Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Southport Main Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Southport Main Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Southport Main Beach 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 (Southport Main Beach) 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 Southport Main Beach 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.

Southport Main Beach is 3 km (2 miles) from 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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