Tallebudgera surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 AEST
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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
26.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tallebudgera this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tallebudgera in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 10th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tallebudgera over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
2
E
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.1
ESE
3
E
Period(s) (?)99888889991010998889889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25823027923022325731846370573675260244447643980480410989536021345
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:09PM
1.35
8:25AM
1.70
8:46PM
1.41
8:58AM
1.60
9:22PM
1.43
9:29AM
1.47
9:57PM
1.42
10:00AM
1.33
10:34PM
1.38
10:32AM
1.19
11:14PM
1.32
11:08AM
1.05
12:01AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:17PM
0.02
2:04AM
0.02
2:47PM
0.02
2:43AM
0.07
3:15PM
0.04
3:22AM
0.14
3:43PM
0.08
4:00AM
0.24
4:11PM
0.15
4:41AM
0.34
4:41PM
0.23
5:27AM
0.44
5:15PM
0.32
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------2-----11-281165
Temp. °C262523252524262524272625262524252424242424
Feels °C (?)252424242525262625272625242321212124232223
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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 12 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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