Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Queensland – Gold Coast, Australia)
| Name: | Broadbeach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: E | Offshore Wind: W |
Broadbeach on the Gold Coast is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf Offshore winds blow from the west. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Hazards include rips, rocks, obstacles, locals and sharks.
Overall Broadbeach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Broadbeach surf quality by season and Broadbeach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Broadbeach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Broadbeach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Surfers Paradise_1 | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Mermaid Beach | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Nobby's Beach | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Narrow Neck | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Miami State High School | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Broadbeach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4478 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4518 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4625 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4679 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5008 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Broadbeach: |
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| Closest tide station | Nerang River (Bundall), Australia | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Gold Coast Seaway, Australia | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Runaway Bay, Australia | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Point Danger, Australia | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tweed River, Australia | 13 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Broadbeach: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 619 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 650 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 654 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 659 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 710 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Broadbeach: |
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| Closest city location | Surfers Paradise (Australia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Main Beach (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Southport (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Gold Coast (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Varsity Lakes (Australia) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Broadbeach is Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport (OOL) in Australia, which is 18 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Broadbeach is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), also in Australia, 76 km (47 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), also in Australia, 160 km (99 miles) away.





