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Tallebudgera Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Tallebudgera surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tallebudgera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tallebudgera sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tallebudgera this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tallebudgera in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 1st May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tallebudgera over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | |
1024 | 958 | 696 | 270 | 395 | 385 | 477 | 501 | 569 | 452 | 384 | 406 | 178 | 391 | 447 | 565 | 781 | 608 | 822 | 916 | 859 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 3:41PM1.01m | 3:47AM1.44m | 4:39PM1.14m | 4:39AM1.42m | 5:27PM1.26m | 5:24AM1.38m | 6:07PM1.38m | 6:05AM1.34m | 6:44PM1.47m | 6:43AM1.29m | 7:18PM1.54m | 7:20AM1.23m | 7:52PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.40m | 10:35AM0.20m | 10:26PM0.37m | 11:16AM0.15m | 11:23PM0.33m | 11:50AM0.11m | 00:11AM0.29m | 12:21PM0.09m | 00:55AM0.26m | 12:51PM0.09m | 1:36AM0.24m | 1:21PM0.10m | 2:15AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 65 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | E 8 | SSE 8 | N 12 | E 8 | E 8 | N 17 | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 13 | S 10 |
 kJ | 4 | 4 | — | 270 | 12 | 3 | 477 | 501 | 6 | — | 10 | 9 | 163 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 13 | — | SSE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | SE 7 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 15 | NE 15 | N 10 | NE 14 | NE 14 | S 16 | NE 13 | — | N 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | 22 | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 16 | N 15 | S 10 | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 13 | N 15 | — | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1024 | 958 | 696 | 173 | 395 | 385 | — | — | 569 | 452 | 384 | 406 | 178 | 391 | 447 | 565 | 781 | 608 | 822 | 916 | 859 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 271 | 63 | 63 | 11 | 5 | 271 | 149 |
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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.
Tallebudgera is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of 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.
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