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Southport Main Beach Surf Forecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

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 Tuesday (Sep 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 26) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 27) at 7AM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southport Main Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Sat 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 220 | 262 | 242 | 199 | 199 | 203 | 203 | 163 | 155 | 114 | 112 | 108 | 76 | 82 | 50 | 48 | 30 | 29 | 73 | 26 | 45 | 39 | 89 | 67 | 79 | 54 | 43 | 165 | 96 | 141 | 155 | 140 | 146 | 131 | 77 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:41AM 1.05 | 5:58PM 1.60 | 6:31AM 1.20 | 6:48PM 1.65 | 7:16AM 1.33 | 7:33PM 1.66 | 7:59AM 1.44 | 8:16PM 1.61 | 8:41AM 1.51 | 8:57PM 1.52 | 9:23AM 1.54 | 9:37PM 1.39 | 10:06AM 1.53 | 10:18PM 1.24 | 10:51AM 1.49 | 10:59PM 1.09 | 11:39AM 1.42 | 11:44PM 0.94 | 12:33PM 1.34 | 12:40AM 0.83 | 1:36PM 1.28 | 2:01AM 0.76 | 2:50PM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:50PM 0.29 | 11:17AM 0.30 | 12:34AM 0.19 | 12:16PM 0.20 | 1:14AM 0.11 | 1:08PM 0.12 | 1:52AM 0.07 | 1:57PM 0.09 | 2:29AM 0.06 | 2:45PM 0.10 | 3:05AM 0.07 | 3:33PM 0.15 | 3:41AM 0.12 | 4:23PM 0.24 | 4:18AM 0.19 | 5:16PM 0.34 | 4:55AM 0.27 | 6:18PM 0.44 | 5:36AM 0.35 | 7:36PM 0.50 | 6:27AM 0.43 | 9:08PM 0.50 | 7:36AM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Sat 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Temp. °C | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). |
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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.