Tallebudgera Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 153.46° E

Issued: 9 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallebudgera sea temperature is
21.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Tallebudgera surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wed
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
11
1.3
NNE
6
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
12
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
2.3
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
117
100
130
114
72
106
108
178
152
319
238
471
1230
1256
1410
1312
1356
2131
2275
2107
2301
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
SW
15
S
20
SE
15
S
20
S
25
S
30
S
25
S
25
S
15
S
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:22AM1.02m
9:40PM1.66m
10:01AM1.03m
10:14PM1.64m
10:42AM1.03m
10:49PM1.60m
11:26AM1.05m
11:27PM1.54m
12:16PM1.09m
00:10AM1.44m
1:12PM1.14m
1:02AM1.32m
2:14PM1.23m
Low Tide
3:48AM0.19m
3:00PM0.19m
4:23AM0.17m
3:36PM0.22m
4:59AM0.16m
4:14PM0.27m
5:36AM0.16m
4:57PM0.33m
6:14AM0.16m
5:48PM0.40m
6:56AM0.17m
6:52PM0.46m
7:42AM0.19m
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clear
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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clear
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
 mm
3
3
1
Temp °C
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
19
18
16
16
16
15
17
15
15
17
17
14
18
18
Feels °C
19
20
19
19
19
19
18
16
14
13
12
11
10
11
10
11
12
13
10
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
12
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
1
E
11
0.4
ESE
14
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
Energy kJ
117
86
130
90
106
77
108
178
152
319
238
233
64
178
131
161
102
71
42
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
2
19
2
114
72
106
29
30
18
5
8
10
8
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
E
12
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
3
1
2
15
11
17
9
10
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.3
SW
2
1
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1
S
8
1.4
S
5
2.3
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
69
100
55
16
18
7
1
58
136
127
106
471
1230
1256
1410
1312
1356
2131
2275
2107
2301
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
4
3
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
14
0
48
14
0
14
0
0
0
12
0
12
5
852
149
331
0
5
5
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
5
3
4
4
2
4
5
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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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