Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
21.1° C
0.1° 

Broadbeach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadbeach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 6,799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadbeach this week:

The surf forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at what’s coming up for Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—this stretch starts off pretty grim, but there’s a real gem waiting for us if you’re patient.

The first week is a write-off for any decent paddle. We’ve got a long gap from now until really late in the period where it’s just not worth getting wet. The water temperature is sitting right on the seasonal average at 70°, so nothing weird there.

The story starts on Sunday the 12th of July, but honestly, it’s not a story worth telling. We’ve got a tiny 3 ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period on Sunday morning, but the wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 15 km/h. The combined energy is weak (182), and the surf is just poor. Sunday afternoon and Monday the 13th are even smaller, down to 1 ft, with a glassy Monday morning, but the swell is basically non-existent. Tuesday the 14th is flat with 0.7 ft waves. This run of no-good surf carries on all the way through to the end of the first week. The swell builds a bit on Thursday the 16th, hitting 8 ft by the afternoon, but with a strong cross-shore wind at 40 km/h, it’s messy, lumpy, and not for surfing. Friday and Saturday the 18th are worse—the swell jumps to 16 ft on Saturday afternoon with a combined energy of 7898, which is just enormous. The wind is a heavy cross-shore at 35 km/h. That’s not a paddle day; that’s a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The entire first week is a blank.

Now, the real bright spot is on Tuesday the 22nd of July. This is the standout. Tuesday morning at Broadbeach, we’ve got a beautiful 5 ft groundswell rolling in from the ESE with a 12-second period, giving it great shape and energy. The combined energy is a solid 1154, so there’s proper push behind it. The wind is absolutely glassy—zero km/h from the NNE—which means the ocean will be like a mirror. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and it’s as clean as it gets. The swell direction is a perfect match for Broadbeach’s optimum from the east. Crowds are listed as “often” here, so expect company, but for quality like this, it’s worth it.

Wednesday the 23rd is still okay, with a 4 ft ESE swell and a cross-off wind from the NW at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. The period drops to 10 seconds, and the energy is 520, so it’s a solid follow-up but not as special as Tuesday morning. The rest of the second week fades back into small, marginal surf. Thursday the 24th has a long-period 13-second ESE swell at 3 ft, but it’s small and clean at best. The weekend of the 26th and 27th offers some clean offshore winds, but the swell is only 2 ft to 3 ft, so it’s barely surfable.

If you’re after one day to paddle out, make it Tuesday the 22nd of July, early. That’s the one. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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SSE
30
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High Tide
7:46PM1.51m
7:50AM0.90m
8:37PM1.59m
8:43AM0.92m
9:26PM1.62m
9:33AM0.95m
10:12PM1.62m
10:22AM0.98m
10:57PM1.57m
11:10AM1.01m
11:39PM1.49m
12:00PM1.04m
00:21AM1.38m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.24m
2:40AM0.38m
1:40PM0.21m
3:31AM0.34m
2:34PM0.20m
4:17AM0.32m
3:24PM0.20m
5:00AM0.33m
4:13PM0.24m
5:40AM0.34m
5:01PM0.29m
6:18AM0.36m
5:49PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Broadbeach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broadbeach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broadbeach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broadbeach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broadbeach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broadbeach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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