Surfers Paradise surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfers Paradise this week:
The surf forecast for Surfers Paradise over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surfers Paradise in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfers Paradise over the next 16 days.
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