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Burleigh Heads Weather

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Briefly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

🌦️13°C
DrizzleBurleigh HeadsFeels like 12° · Wind 15 km/h · Humidity 96%
UV 6 HighSunrise 06:15Sunset 17:24
Today🌧️19°13°💧99%
Tue🌦️19°12°💧69%
Wed🌦️20°12°💧73%
Thu🌦️20°12°💧43%
Fri🌦️21°12°💧18%
Sat🌦️21°13°💧32%
Sun🌦️18°13°💧57%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Burleigh Heads is sitting under a mild, partly cloudy morning with the live forecast above showing a gentle sea breeze rolling in from the east, keeping the Gold Coast beachside suburb cooler than the inland hinterland.

What’s driving the pattern this week?

A slow-moving high pressure system off the New South Wales coast is steering stable air across southeast Queensland, meaning Burleigh Heads will see mostly sunny days with light south-easterly winds through the middle of the week. The live forecast above captures the typical late-autumn shift, with overnight lows dipping into the mid-teens and afternoon highs staying in the low twenties—ideal for a stroll along the Burleigh Headland walking track or a session at the Tallebudgera Creek mouth.

UV IndexModerate (5–6) from 10am–2pm
HumidityAround 60–65% this afternoon
Swell1–1.5 metres, E/SE
Sunrise6:17am AEST

Will the weekend bring a change?

A weak trough may brush the coast by Saturday, lifting cloud cover and possibly dropping a light shower—nothing heavy, but enough to bump up humidity. For the full outlook, check the Brisbane Weather page for broader SEQ trends, or the Australia weather hub for state-wide updates.

Is the Burleigh Heads weather radar showing rain nearby?

As of this morning, the radar at Mount Stapylton shows no significant returns over the immediate coast—just a few patches of cloud drifting inland. The live forecast above confirms dry conditions for the next few hours.

What’s the 14-day forecast looking like for Burleigh Heads?

The extended outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests a stable run of mild days, with no major rain events expected. The 30 day weather forecast for Burleigh Heads also points to typical autumn patterns, with highs staying around 24–25°C.

How does the weather in Burleigh Heads in April compare to summer?

April brings a noticeable drop in humidity and fewer thunderstorms, with average maximums around 25°C. The live forecast above shows a classic autumn day—less sticky than January, with the sea breeze making it comfortable for beachgoers.