Burleigh Heads in March
March is one of the best months for surfing at Burleigh Heads.
Plan your trip to Burleigh HeadsEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 19 rainy days
Burleigh HeadsQueensland (Gold Coast), AustraliaAdvanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ OOL 10 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in March
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Noosa – Noosa RiverAustralia · 192 km away · water 27°C2 m waves2
Gold Coast – Snapper RocksAustralia · 12 km away · water 26°C1.4 m waves3
Byron Bay – The PassAustralia · 63 km away0.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in March →Schools and camps near Burleigh Heads
- Currumbin Alley Surf School 5.2 km
- Burleigh Surf 1.7 km
- Surf Parade Resort 8.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Surfer's Paradise 8.4 km
- Surfers Tradewinds 8.5 km
- Surfers Tropique 8.6 km
- Club Surfers 8.7 km
- and 5 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is March a good time for surfing at Burleigh Heads?
March is one of the best months for surfing at Burleigh Heads. Waves 1.4 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Burleigh Heads in March?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Burleigh Heads in March?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Burleigh Heads in March?
Around 27°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (2 m waves), Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks (1.4 m waves) & Byron Bay – The Pass (0.8 m waves).