Beach Weather in Burleigh Heads Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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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 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 39kmh 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 06:40 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 62% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

BURLEIGH HEADS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 24° 24° 23° 22° 21°
100% 58% 71% 65% 84% 81% 62% 77%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 23° 25° 24° 23° 21°
56% 52% 86% 87% 0% 0% 3% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 20° 25° 26° 26° 24° 23°
33% 12% 0% 3% 5% 7% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 22° 26° 28° 27° 25° 24°
3% 2% 4% 7% 6% 5% 10% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 28° 30° 28° 27° 26°
11% 8% 10% 9% 7% 4% 10% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 26° 29° 31° 29° 27° 24°
19% 15% 10% 9% 8% 54% 39% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 28° 29° 26° 23° 22°
61% 58% 50% 54% 52% 52% 57% 62%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 4.1mm 2.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
17.4s 16.6s 14.8s 10.7s 11.6s 12.0s 12.0s 7.1s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.4m
7.3s 7.4s 7.5s 7.5s 7.6s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
1.2m
7.5s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.3s 7.4s 7.4s 5.2s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
7.4s 7.6s 7.4s 7.1s 8.9s 8.9s 7.2s 6.4s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
7.8s 8.5s 8.3s 13.6s 16.1s 9.7s 12.9s 9.4s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
12.5s 15.1s 14.7s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 8.9s
Wed 17th December
12:57 PM 6:29 PM
0.40 1.27
Thu 18th December
12:20 AM 7:04 AM 1:32 PM 7:04 PM
0.28 1.77 0.41 1.30
Fri 19th December
12:50 AM 7:34 AM 2:05 PM 7:35 PM
0.31 1.84 0.44 1.33
Sat 20th December
1:18 AM 8:01 AM 2:34 PM 8:04 PM
0.35 1.89 0.47 1.36
Sun 21st December
1:46 AM 8:29 AM 3:05 PM 8:34 PM
0.38 1.94 0.51 1.38
Mon 22nd December
2:15 AM 8:59 AM 3:37 PM 9:08 PM
0.40 1.97 0.53 1.38
Tue 23rd December
2:49 AM 9:33 AM 4:13 PM 9:46 PM
0.41 1.97 0.54 1.38
Wed 17th December
24°
0.4mm
23kmh SE
74%
Thu 18th December
25°
0.0mm
13kmh E
37%
Fri 19th December
26°
0.0mm
21kmh NNE
7%
Sat 20th December
28°
0.0mm
28kmh N
5%
Sun 21st December
30°
0.0mm
30kmh N
8%
Mon 22nd December
31°
0.3mm
28kmh ESE
22%
Tue 23rd December
30°
6.5mm
17kmh SE
55%
Wed 24th December
28°
0.3mm
17kmh ESE
49%
Thu 25th December
28°
0.1mm
11kmh NNE
29%
Fri 26th December
24°
3.4mm
31kmh SSE
95%
Sat 27th December
23°
0.8mm
29kmh SE
91%
Sun 28th December
24°
1.1mm
22kmh SE
84%
Mon 29th December
25°
0.1mm
22kmh SE
64%
Tue 30th December
26°
0.2mm
24kmh SE
65%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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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