Burleigh Heads in May
May 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: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 22°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Burleigh HeadsQueensland (Gold Coast), AustraliaAdvanced only · shorty · ✈ 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 May
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Noosa – Noosa RiverAustralia · 192 km away · water 23°C2.1 m waves2
Gold Coast – Snapper RocksAustralia · 12 km away · water 23°C1.4 m waves3
Byron Bay – The PassAustralia · 63 km away1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Burleigh Heads?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Burleigh Heads. Waves 1.4 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Burleigh Heads in May?
About 23°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Burleigh Heads in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Burleigh Heads in May?
Around 22°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (2.1 m waves), Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks (1.4 m waves) & Byron Bay – The Pass (1.3 m waves).