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Burleigh Heads Beach

4.8 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Burleigh Heads Beach is at Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia in Gold Coast, Australia.

Burleigh Heads Beach at Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia. Patrolled surf beach popular with locals and visitors. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

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At a glance

Water temperature

21 °C

Sea state

Moderate

Waves

1.16 m

Shoreline

site.features.sand

Region

Gold Coast

Country

Australia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Burleigh Heads Beach?

Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Gold Coast, Australia

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

19/09

25°

14°

Wind 14 km/h

UV index 7

20/09

24°

14°

Wind 14 km/h

UV index 8

21/09

26°

15°

Wind 16 km/h

UV index 8

22/09

23°

15°

Wind 23 km/h

UV index 7

23/09

21°

17°

Wind 19 km/h

UV index 6

24/09

21°

16°

Wind 16 km/h

UV index 7

25/09

21°

14°

Wind 15 km/h

UV index 8

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan

25.1°

Feb

25.8°

Mar

25.9°

Apr

24.7°

May

23.4°

Jun

21.8°

Jul

20.3°

Aug

20.3°

Sep

21°

Oct

21.6°

Nov

21.2°

Dec

23.5°

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

Burleigh Heads Beach

At a glance

Frequently asked questions

Where is Burleigh Heads Beach?

What type of shore is it?

Which region is it in?

Is it good for swimming?

How do I find nearby hotels?

7-day forecast

Best season to swim

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