Surf spot

Tallebudgera Creekmouth

Forecast conditions and map view for Tallebudgera Creekmouth in Australia, QLD, Gold Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Gold Coast
Coordinates: -28.0943, 153.4618

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1.1	0.9	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	1.2	1.2	1.3	0.8	0.8	0.7	1.1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	E	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ESE	E	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	6.5	6.3	7	7.6	7	6.7	6.8	5	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.8	5.2	8	6.8	7.8	7.3	6.9	8.6	8.4	8.8	6.1	8.4	8.6	8.6	8.4	8.3	8.3	7	6.5	6.6
Wave energy (kJ)	87	89	88	111	97	93	89	43	43	67	72	68	65	61	58	56	54	50	49	43	40	39	32	33	29	24	25	24	22	21	19	20	20	19	17	13	10	7	12	15	164	156	151	85	95	81	84	96	77	64	58	53	46	41	35	33
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	8.4	6.9	13.3	12.4	15.8	8.6	7.4	7.6	7.3	7.9	13.7	17.8	14.3	7.9	6.6	6.9	7	6	10.1	13.3	10.3	4.7	5.2	5.8	5.4	5.8	11.9	18.9	16.9	10.2	8.4	8.7	8.1	7.6	21.1	28.6	24.6	24.1	21.6	17.1	13.3	13.8	20.9	21.6	20.3	18.7	16.3	11.2	12.4	11.9	17.7	14.8	10	8.9	7.4
Wind direction	SCross	SCross	SCross	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSWCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SECross-on	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NGlassy	WNWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	NCross	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	WNWCross-off	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-off	SCross	SSECross	SCross	SSECross-on	SSWCross	SSWCross-off

Tallebudgera Creekmouth is a Gold Coast surf spot in Queensland, located where Tallebudgera Creek meets the ocean. It’s a scenic, creek-mouth break that can offer fun, punchy waves depending on sand movement, swell direction, and tidal flow.

Spot description

Type: Beach/creek-mouth break
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Wave character: Can range from mellow and playful to faster, hollower peaks when conditions line up
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers on a good day; also suitable for learners when it’s small and clean
Crowd factor: Often busy, especially when conditions are good, because it’s a well-known local spot

Conditions

Works best with clean offshore winds and a solid east to southeast swell
The creek outflow and sandbanks strongly affect the shape of the waves
Tides can make a big difference:
Mid tide often gives the best shape
Too low or too high can reduce quality depending on sand and swell

Hazards / things to watch

Changing sandbars and currents near the creek mouth
Shallow sections at lower tides
Strong rip currents can form after rainfall or during bigger swells
Be aware of creek flow, boat traffic nearby, and other users in the area

Vibe

Tallebudgera Creekmouth has a relaxed, scenic Gold Coast feel, with a mix of surfers, swimmers, and families around the creek and beach area. It’s a nice spot when the banks are working and the surf is clean.