Surf Lessons in Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.
Today's Conditions
Full forecastChest to head-high
7s period
12 kph
E
26°C
Warm — boardshorts OK
8.5/10
Great day to surf
Surfing at Burleigh Heads
We don't have instructors listed at Burleigh Heads yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.
Best tide
low, mid, high
Best wind
West, Southwest
Best swell
South, Southeast, East
About surfing in Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads is a point break located in QLD, Australia. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.
Burleigh Heads is a popular point break in QLD, Australia, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on South and Southeast swells with West/Southwest offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.
The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.
Know before you go — Burleigh Heads
Here's what you should know about surfing at Burleigh Heads — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.
The waves
Burleigh Heads is a point break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.
Best conditions
- Tide: low, mid, high
- Wind: West, Southwest
- Swell: South, Southeast, East
When to go
Burleigh Heads has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 26°C.
Ready to try Burleigh Heads?
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.
Looking for surf lessons in Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. QLD is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.
¿Buscas clases de surf en Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. QLD es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.