Beach Weather in Burleigh Heads Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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26°
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25°
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25°
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Beach Weather Today in Burleigh Heads Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 26° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 37kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Burleigh Heads Beach faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:44 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Burleigh Heads Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

BURLEIGH HEADS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 24° 25° 25° 24° 21°
0% 5% 34% 9% 2% 4% 3% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 24° 25° 25° 23° 22°
13% 13% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 25° 27° 28° 25° 23°
14% 13% 19% 0% 3% 5% 10% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 27° 29° 29° 25° 25°
6% 8% 8% 14% 7% 8% 84% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sun 29th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 22° 23° 27° 28° 27° 26° 24°
10% 25% 26% 19% 11% 27% 79% 98%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 30th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 26° 26° 25° 24° 23°
100% 58% 54% 51% 59% 58% 74% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 31st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 25° 26° 26° 23° 20°
57% 54% 37% 45% 71% 83% 80% 72%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 1.8mm 2.4mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
29
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
0.8m
0.9m
9.6s 6.7s 6.5s 10.8s 9.4s 9.4s 11.6s 6.2s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.2s 5.8s 8.8s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
8.6s 8.5s 8.3s 8.3s 8.1s 10.8s 10.7s 10.2s
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
32
kmh
17
kmh
1.0m
0.7m
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
0.7m
0.9m
10.0s 9.7s 5.8s 9.1s 8.9s 8.6s 8.4s 5.9s
Sun 29th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
3
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
6.0s 6.0s 5.9s 5.6s 6.9s 5.8s 5.2s 5.2s
Mon 30th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
5.2s 5.2s 5.1s 4.8s 5.6s 4.9s 4.3s 5.3s
Tue 31st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
5.9s 5.9s 5.8s 5.8s 5.8s 5.7s 5.6s 5.0s
Wed 25th December
11:45 AM 4:29 PM 11:06 PM
0.47 0.76 0.10
Thu 26th December
6:20 AM 12:52 PM 5:27 PM 11:53 PM
1.14 0.44 0.74 0.07
Fri 27th December
7:09 AM 1:46 PM 6:20 PM
1.20 0.42 0.74
Sat 28th December
12:37 AM 7:51 AM 2:31 PM 7:08 PM
0.04 1.25 0.39 0.77
Sun 29th December
1:20 AM 8:28 AM 3:11 PM 7:52 PM
0.02 1.29 0.37 0.80
Mon 30th December
2:03 AM 9:03 AM 3:48 PM 8:35 PM
0.01 1.32 0.36 0.85
Tue 31st December
2:45 AM 9:37 AM 4:25 PM 9:17 PM
0.00 1.35 0.35 0.89
Wed 25th December
25°
0.0mm
30kmh SE
8%
Thu 26th December
25°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
5%
Fri 27th December
28°
0.0mm
26kmh N
9%
Sat 28th December
29°
0.2mm
27kmh N
26%
Sun 29th December
28°
0.1mm
13kmh ENE
36%
Mon 30th December
27°
0.1mm
23kmh SE
67%
Tue 31st December
26°
5.4mm
8kmh ENE
62%
Wed 1st January
26°
2.7mm
7kmh NE
68%
Thu 2nd January
26°
4.3mm
9kmh SE
65%
Fri 3rd January
26°
2.3mm
16kmh ESE
46%
Sat 4th January
25°
0.8mm
31kmh SSE
70%
Sun 5th January
24°
5.3mm
32kmh SE
90%
Mon 6th January
24°
1.3mm
28kmh ESE
67%
Tue 7th January
25°
4.0mm
22kmh ESE
83%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Burleigh Heads Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Burleigh Heads Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Taking a holiday at Burleigh Heads Beach, located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy a beautiful sandy beach with plenty of activities and amenities. This picturesque destination is popular among both tourists and locals, offering visitors an unforgettable beach experience.

Beach Type

Burleigh Heads Beach features golden sand and a gentle gradient, making it perfect for relaxing and sunbathing. While the beach itself does not have rocks or reefs close to shore, the nearby Burleigh Head National Park features rocky headlands that provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving. The park also offers walking trails with stunning coastal views.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy at Burleigh Heads Beach:

  1. Surfing: The beach is known for its excellent surf conditions, making it a popular spot for both experienced surfers and beginners. There are several surf schools in the area offering lessons for those looking to learn.
  2. Swimming: The patrolled swimming areas make it safe for families to enjoy the water.
  3. Beach volleyball: With plenty of flat sand space available, beach volleyball is a popular activity among visitors.
  4. Picnics and barbecues: There are numerous picnic areas with tables and electric barbecues available for public use.
  5. Beach walks: Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline or explore the nearby Burleigh Head National Park's walking trails.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options available near Burleigh Heads Beach:

  1. Burleigh Heads Resort: This 4-star resort offers spacious self-contained apartments with ocean views, as well as facilities such as an outdoor pool, spa, tennis court, and barbecue area.
  2. Key Largo Holiday Apartments: These self-contained apartments are just steps from the beach and feature an outdoor pool, barbecue area, and free Wi-Fi.
  3. Ambience on Burleigh Beach: A luxury apartment complex with modern, fully-equipped apartments and resort-style amenities including a pool, spa, gym, and barbecue area.

Areas to Stay In

There are a few areas to consider when looking for accommodation near Burleigh Heads Beach:

  1. Burleigh Heads: The main hub of the area offers numerous accommodation options within walking distance of the beach, as well as a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops.
  2. Miami: Located to the north of Burleigh Heads, Miami is another popular area offering beachfront accommodation options and easy access to both Burleigh Heads Beach and Miami Beach.
  3. Palm Beach: To the south of Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach offers quieter accommodation options while still being close enough to enjoy all that Burleigh Heads has to offer.

Beach Amenities

Burleigh Heads Beach provides visitors with a range of convenient amenities:

  • Public restrooms
  • Showers
  • Picnic areas with tables and electric barbecues
  • Children's playground
  • Patrolled swimming areas with lifeguards
  • Surf lifesaving club
  • Several cafes and restaurants nearby

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