10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia
Burleigh Heads is the Gold Coast's most intense wave—a powerful right-hand point that breaks over a boulder-strewn headland, producing thick barrels and high-performance walls. Unlike the sand-bottom points to the south, Burleigh has more grunt and handles bigger swells. The takeoff is critical, the inside section is shallow, and the local crew is one of Australia's most notorious. The setting is beautiful: a national park headland, pandanus trees, and perfect morning glass when conditions align. It's a proving ground for Queensland's best surfers.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 37/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 21/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 94° is 61° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.0m from ideal 2.0m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 9s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 319° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (94°), size (1.0m), or wind (9 km/h from 319°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 94° (E) at 11s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 85° is 70° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 140° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (85°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 km/h from 140°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 85° (E) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 83° is 72° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 125° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (83°), size (0.9m), or wind (6 km/h from 125°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 83° (E) at 8s period
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 9s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 149° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (83°), size (1.0m), or wind (8 km/h from 149°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 83° (E) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 84° is 71° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.8m from ideal 2.0m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 9s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 358° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (84°), size (1.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 358°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 84° (E) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 79° is 76° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 301° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (79°), size (1.0m), or wind (8 km/h from 301°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 79° (E) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Poor alignment: Swell from 78° is 77° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 24° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (78°), size (0.9m), or wind (7 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 78° (ENE) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 80° is 75° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 270° (W). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (80°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 270°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 80° (E) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 81° is 74° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 162° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (81°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 162°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 81° (E) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 98° is 57° off optimal 155°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 173° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-270°.
Poor conditions at Burleigh Heads. Either swell direction (98°), size (0.5m), or wind (13 km/h from 173°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 98° (E) at 11s period
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