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Beach Weather Today in Burleigh Heads Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 34kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Burleigh Heads Beach faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:24 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 57% 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.3mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

BURLEIGH HEADS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 18° 20° 19° 17° 16°
88% 38% 17% 38% 76% 76% 57% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 17° 19° 18° 16° 16°
80% 94% 77% 0% 27% 55% 76% 92%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 1.4mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 18° 19° 19° 16° 17°
93% 97% 75% 74% 70% 87% 64% 74%
0.7mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 18° 19° 19° 17° 16°
75% 80% 77% 58% 61% 21% 77% 60%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 17° 19° 18° 16° 15°
78% 43% 12% 5% 54% 69% 71% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 17° 19° 19° 17° 16°
87% 46% 59% 29% 56% 84% 34% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 17° 19° 19° 17° 17°
29% 15% 6% 6% 8% 16% 21% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
7.0s 7.1s 6.6s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.4s 8.1s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
8.4s 7.2s 7.3s 7.4s 8.2s 8.4s 8.6s 9.6s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
15.2s 14.8s 14.5s 14.3s 14.0s 13.9s 13.7s 13.4s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
13.5s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.1s 7.0s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.9s 7.1s 7.3s 7.2s 7.1s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.8s 6.9s 6.9s
Sat 15th August
3:25 AM 9:37 AM 3:30 PM 9:39 PM
0.10 1.62 0.33 1.72
Sun 16th August
3:57 AM 10:18 AM 4:15 PM 10:15 PM
0.17 1.62 0.43 1.54
Mon 17th August
4:27 AM 11:00 AM 5:03 PM 10:50 PM
0.26 1.60 0.56 1.35
Tue 18th August
4:57 AM 11:46 AM 6:00 PM 11:25 PM
0.36 1.55 0.68 1.17
Wed 19th August
5:27 AM 12:39 PM 7:21 PM
0.46 1.50 0.78
Thu 20th August
12:10 AM 6:00 AM 1:44 PM 9:32 PM
1.00 0.56 1.46 0.78
Fri 21st August
1:31 AM 6:45 AM 3:00 PM 11:11 PM
0.87 0.66 1.46 0.69
Sat 15th August
20°
0.6mm
25kmh SSE
55%
Sun 16th August
19°
2.3mm
28kmh SSE
62%
Mon 17th August
19°
1.6mm
31kmh SE
79%
Tue 18th August
19°
0.3mm
29kmh SE
63%
Wed 19th August
19°
0.9mm
23kmh SSE
51%
Thu 20th August
19°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
52%
Fri 21st August
19°
0.0mm
10kmh E
17%
Sat 22nd August
20°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
40%
Sun 23rd August
23°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
9%
Mon 24th August
19°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
12%
Tue 25th August
22°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
1%
Wed 26th August
22°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
0%
Thu 27th August
24°
0.0mm
19kmh NNW
3%
Fri 28th August
22°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

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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