Burleigh Heads in September
September is a good month for surfing at Burleigh Heads (best: February–May).
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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 7 rainy days
Burleigh HeadsQueensland (Gold Coast), AustraliaAdvanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ OOL 10 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in September
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Noosa – Noosa RiverAustralia · 192 km away · water 22°C1.7 m waves2
Byron Bay – The PassAustralia · 63 km away1.5 m waves3
Gold Coast – Snapper RocksAustralia · 12 km away · water 21°C1.1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in September →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 September a good time for surfing at Burleigh Heads?
September is a good month for surfing at Burleigh Heads (best: February–May). Waves 1.1 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Burleigh Heads in September?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Burleigh Heads in September?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Burleigh Heads in September?
Around 23°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (1.7 m waves), Byron Bay – The Pass (1.5 m waves) & Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks (1.1 m waves).