Surf Forecasts:
Tallebudgera surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tallebudgera this week:
The surf forecast for Tallebudgera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tallebudgera in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tallebudgera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tallebudgera's got cookin' for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty bleak stretch ahead for Tallebudgera. The finder is giving us the nod that this is a breakwater setup, and it's an advanced wave on its best days. But for the next 16 days, it's mostly a no-go. The first couple of weeks are a write-off for anything decent. The surf that does show up is plagued by lumpy cross-onshore winds and a messy cross-chop, making for poor conditions. You'll see a bit of swell around the 16th of September – that SSE swell bumps up to 10.0 ft with a combined energy of 1006 (strong), but it's accompanied by a fresh cross-onshore breeze, turning it into a messy, lumpy mess. That's more of a kite surfing kind of day than a paddle surfing one.
The only blips of potential come much later, around the 22nd of September. Tuesday morning brings an 8.2 ft SSE swell (799 combined energy, moderate) with a gentle cross-onshore, and Tuesday afternoon cleans up a bit with a 6.9 ft SSE swell and a light cross-onshore. It's still only marginal, but it's the best on offer. After that, it fades back into mediocrity with poor surf and cross-shore winds. The water's sitting at 70.0° which is about average for this time of year, so at least it won't be a shock to the system.
So, if you're desperate, the 22nd of September is your only real look. But don't hold your breath for anything world-class. The rest of the time, you're better off checking the forecast again later.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 69 | 47 | 46 | 32 | 28 | 177 | 1006 | 2138 | 1168 | 1320 | 821 | 575 | 404 | 252 | 188 | 150 | 84 | 29 | 30 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:44PM1.30m | 10:19AM1.44m | 10:19PM1.16m | 11:01AM1.37m | 10:59PM1.02m | 11:51AM1.29m | 11:50PM0.91m | 12:55PM1.22m | 1:08AM0.83m | 2:14PM1.20m | 2:50AM0.82m | 3:29PM1.25m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.22m | 3:51AM0.13m | 4:32PM0.33m | 4:23AM0.22m | 5:21PM0.43m | 4:59AM0.32m | 6:22PM0.52m | 5:45AM0.41m | 7:47PM0.56m | 6:52AM0.48m | 9:23PM0.53m | 8:20AM0.50m | 10:31PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | E 13 | NE 16 | NE 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 88 | 32 | 43 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 404 | 252 | 188 | 150 | 84 | 29 | 21 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 14 | — | — | NE 13 | NE 16 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 17 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 69 | 47 | 46 | 32 | 16 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 20 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 14 | SSE 18 | E 8 | SSE 16 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 23 | — | — | 9 | 28 | 177 | 1006 | 2138 | 1168 | 1320 | 821 | 575 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 166 | 48 | 194 | 1377 | 285 | 11 | 331 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 500 | 0 | 84 | 967 | 48 |
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