Tallebudgera Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 153.46° E

Issued: 3 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallebudgera sea temperature is
21.6° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 617 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Jun 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
2
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
SE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.6
SE
11
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
534
460
406
294
336
395
428
235
398
295
349
475
349
349
617
442
300
267
284
208
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:00AM1.09m
4:23PM1.31m
3:59AM1.01m
5:12PM1.38m
4:58AM0.97m
5:56PM1.44m
5:53AM0.96m
6:37PM1.50m
6:42AM0.96m
7:16PM1.56m
7:26AM0.98m
7:54PM1.61m
8:06AM1.00m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.57m
9:29AM0.23m
10:43PM0.55m
10:15AM0.25m
11:45PM0.50m
11:00AM0.25m
00:35AM0.42m
11:44AM0.24m
1:18AM0.35m
12:27PM0.23m
1:58AM0.29m
1:07PM0.20m
2:35AM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
Temp °C
18
15
19
18
15
17
16
17
17
17
16
18
17
15
17
17
14
17
17
17
19
Feels °C
14
13
15
14
12
14
12
13
14
14
14
15
14
13
15
14
12
15
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
S
15
0.9
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.1
S
17
0.4
SE
12
0.6
ESE
11
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
25
12
12
5
5
5
12
4
99
274
295
349
349
349
37
6
39
84
284
208
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
16
0.8
E
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SE
13
0.4
ESE
14
0.9
SE
12
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
19
0.9
ENE
6
Energy kJ
14
14
5
2
2
3
5
41
25
44
71
205
19
16
4
7
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
NE
8
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
12
5
16
14
5
3
7
10
6
24
2
2
81
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
2
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SSE
9
1.6
SE
11
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.4
ESE
8
0.8
ENE
6
Energy kJ
331
534
460
406
294
336
395
428
235
398
475
617
442
300
267
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
11
0
5
11
0
11
11
7
11
5
0
0
11
0
0
11
0
0
5
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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