Beach Weather in Burleigh Heads Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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27°
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26°
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25°
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25°
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23°
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Beach Weather Today in Burleigh Heads Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° 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 10%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 31kmh 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 05:08 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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.4mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

BURLEIGH HEADS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 19° 21° 21° 19° 17°
43% 16% 3% 14% 5% 3% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 17° 20° 22° 22° 19° 18°
79% 12% 28% 12% 76% 35% 87% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 19° 18° 20° 21° 21° 20° 20°
87% 82% 70% 73% 98% 74% 70% 63%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 21° 21° 20° 19°
85% 100% 88% 54% 98% 80% 100% 66%
0.6mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.6mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 20° 21° 22° 19° 19°
92% 96% 99% 100% 71% 80% 59% 62%
1.0mm 0.2mm 0.8mm 1.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.3mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 20° 21° 21° 20° 19°
65% 84% 78% 71% 81% 83% 64% 71%
0.1mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.6mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 21° 20° 19° 18°
62% 57% 87% 78% 80% 67% 69% 60%
0.2mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.2mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
24°
24°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
31
kmh
24
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 10.2s 10.4s 11.0s 10.6s 10.9s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
10.8s 10.6s 10.6s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s 11.3s 11.2s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
13.2s 12.9s 12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 13.1s 12.9s 12.7s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
11.2s 11.0s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
10.6s 8.3s 7.2s 7.2s 9.1s 8.1s 9.0s 8.2s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.6s 8.8s 9.4s 8.2s 7.6s
Sat 9th May
1:17 PM 6:38 PM
1.31 0.81
Sun 10th May
1:32 AM 8:37 AM 2:28 PM 7:55 PM
1.77 0.69 1.36 0.81
Mon 11th May
2:35 AM 9:29 AM 3:32 PM 9:15 PM
1.75 0.59 1.46 0.75
Tue 12th May
3:37 AM 10:17 AM 4:29 PM 10:26 PM
1.75 0.47 1.61 0.64
Wed 13th May
4:34 AM 11:02 AM 5:21 PM 11:29 PM
1.75 0.36 1.77 0.54
Thu 14th May
5:29 AM 11:46 AM 6:10 PM
1.74 0.28 1.93
Fri 15th May
12:27 AM 6:22 AM 12:30 PM 7:00 PM
0.45 1.72 0.25 2.06
Sat 9th May
21°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
10%
Sun 10th May
23°
0.4mm
20kmh SE
50%
Mon 11th May
21°
0.9mm
22kmh S
77%
Tue 12th May
22°
2.1mm
32kmh SE
83%
Wed 13th May
22°
4.4mm
29kmh SE
82%
Thu 14th May
21°
3.1mm
24kmh SE
74%
Fri 15th May
21°
3.3mm
22kmh SSE
70%
Sat 16th May
21°
0.1mm
20kmh SSE
47%
Sun 17th May
22°
0.4mm
20kmh SE
75%
Mon 18th May
21°
10.5mm
11kmh NNE
81%
Tue 19th May
24°
0.0mm
9kmh W
20%
Wed 20th May
21°
0.1mm
11kmh SE
31%
Thu 21st May
21°
0.2mm
27kmh S
43%
Fri 22nd May
21°
0.0mm
22kmh S
4%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 2.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

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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