
Surf Forecasts:
Burros surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Burros this week:
The surf forecast for Burros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Burros in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burros over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at this stretch of coast. We've got pretty small waves on the immediate horizon, but don't write it off just yet. There's a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but the second week is looking like the real deal.
Right now, the ocean is pretty flat. For the first week, from Monday the 13th right through to Saturday the 18th, we're looking at tiny, weak swell. The wave energy is mostly in the low to mid hundreds, so nothing to get excited about. The wind is okay at times, with some glassy or clean conditions, but the swell is just too small to make it worthwhile. It's more of a paddle-around-and-enjoy-the-sun kind of week.
The first real highlight comes on Sunday, July 19th. The morning at Burros looks like a solid pick. We've got a clean 2ft SW swell combining for a decent energy reading, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The waves will be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. It's a reef break, so it tends to handle the swell well, but it's also an advanced spot, so keep your wits about you. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Then, the real standout is the following week. The period from Monday, July 20th, to Saturday, July 25th, is where it's at. The swell builds and the conditions get near-perfect. Tuesday, July 21st, is a beauty. The afternoon sees a 3ft SW swell with glassy conditions and zero wind. The energy is strong, and the waves will be clean and lined up. Wednesday, July 22nd, the swell pushes up to 4ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, and the morning is glassy again. The energy is a healthy bump. This is still a manageable size for the advanced crew. Thursday, July 23rd, is another absolute cracker with a 4ft WSW swell and calm, glassy conditions. Friday, July 24th, continues the run with a 4ft WSW swell and light ENE winds, keeping it clean. Finally, Saturday, July 25th, wraps it up with a 3ft W swell and a solid 15 km/h offshore wind from the NE. That's a proper offshore, grooming the waves all morning.
The best of the best is likely the morning of Tuesday, July 21st, and the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. Both have glassy, calm conditions and a solid, clean swell. The swell direction is WSW, which is close to the optimum WNW for this spot, so the waves should have some good shape to them.
Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it won't be a circus.
Keep an eye on the end of the window, too. On Tuesday, July 28th, the morning shows a 6ft SSW swell with a massive energy reading, and a clean offshore wind. That's a big, powerful swell. It's an advanced-only day at that size, and the period is 13 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell. The direction is SSW, which is a bit off the optimum, but the energy is so strong it'll still produce some solid waves.
So, the first week is a write-off for decent surf. The second week, from the 20th to the 25th, is your window. The standout days are the 21st and 23rd for the best mix of size and perfect conditions. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
107 | 102 | 68 | 68 | 111 | 111 | 48 | 93 | 91 | 64 | 62 | 84 | 55 | 53 | 107 | 104 | 66 | 129 | 283 | 230 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 9:56AM1.23m | 8:27PM1.62m | 10:31AM1.25m | 9:12PM1.62m | 11:05AM1.25m | 9:56PM1.55m | 11:38AM1.24m | 10:38PM1.44m | 12:09PM1.24m | 11:19PM1.30m | 12:40PM1.23m | 00:02AM1.13m | 1:10PM1.22m | 00:54AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.81m | 3:44AM-0.09m | 3:21PM0.77m | 4:23AM-0.04m | 4:03PM0.73m | 4:59AM0.07m | 4:47PM0.72m | 5:31AM0.21m | 5:32PM0.71m | 5:58AM0.37m | 6:23PM0.72m | 6:18AM0.53m | 7:28PM0.73m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 4 | 63 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 9 |
107 | 102 | 68 | 68 | 111 | 62 | 38 | 93 | 91 | 64 | 62 | 84 | 54 | 53 | 107 | 104 | 33 | 129 | 283 | 230 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | NW 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 |
2 | 96 | 59 | 51 | 68 | 111 | 48 | 29 | 3 | 33 | 21 | 58 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 30 | 66 | 33 | 45 | 67 | 102 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 17 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | W 16 | SSW 12 | NW 4 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 17 |
37 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 14 | 56 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 57 | 42 | 59 | 55 | 143 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 515 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
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Information about the Burros Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Burros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Burros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Burros 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 (Burros) 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 Burros 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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