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Lat Long: 28.09° S 153.46° E

Tallebudgera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallebudgera sea temperature is
21.5°C
0.5° 

Tallebudgera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tallebudgera surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with 755 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tallebudgera this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tallebudgera in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 21st Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tallebudgera over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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0
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1
0
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0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SE
8
2
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
0.9
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.3
ESE
6
1.6
SE
6
2
SE
6
1.9
SE
10
1.9
ESE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1
ENE
8
1.6
SE
8
2.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
616
423
313
161
248
123
206
307
660
591
242
237
218
251
308
432
147
338
733
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:26AM1.44m
10:38PM0.95m
11:13AM1.36m
11:34PM0.87m
12:10PM1.29m
00:49AM0.83m
1:18PM1.25m
2:17AM0.84m
2:26PM1.27m
3:28AM0.91m
3:24PM1.32m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.26m
5:04PM0.37m
4:20AM0.35m
6:01PM0.44m
5:08AM0.43m
7:12PM0.47m
6:10AM0.50m
8:29PM0.45m
7:30AM0.53m
9:31PM0.38m
8:47AM0.51m
10:18PM0.30m
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °C
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Information about the Tallebudgera Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tallebudgera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tallebudgera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tallebudgera 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 (Tallebudgera) 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 Tallebudgera 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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