Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.9° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk Broadbeach in feet and degrees.

The first few days are a bit of a struggle. Tuesday the 21st is a mess – 8ft of choppy, cross-onshore junk. Not worth it. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon is where you want to be. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 5ft from the E at 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (522). It’ll be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly wave. Thursday the 23rd morning is glassy too with a 4ft swell, but it’s weaker and short-period.

The real standout is Saturday the 25th morning. Dead calm, glassy conditions, with a 4ft S swell at 9 seconds and moderate energy (437). That’s the cleanest wave in the window.

After that, the swell drops off a cliff. From Sunday the 26th well into the first week of August, we’re talking tiny waves – mostly under 2ft with very low energy. There are a few glassy mornings, but the waves are too small to ride. The 30th of July has a clean cross-offshore wind and a 1ft, 17-second groundswell, but it’s just a ripple. The 4th of August is similar with a clean offshore and a 1ft, 15-second swell.

Bottom line: Wednesday afternoon the 22nd or Saturday morning the 25th are your best shots. After that, it’s a long flat spell. Water temps are about normal for this time of year. For Broadbeach, this flat run is pretty standard. Don’t lose hope – forecasts change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning).

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Period (s)
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ESE
10
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ESE
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1734
1111
524
425
320
313
264
173
133
103
98
67
103
256
223
63
43
28
31
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSE
20
SE
15
S
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ENE
10
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10
ESE
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15
SSW
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glassy
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High Tide
1:44AM1.12m
2:59PM1.08m
2:32AM1.00m
4:07PM1.11m
3:30AM0.90m
5:10PM1.15m
4:37AM0.83m
6:04PM1.21m
5:42AM0.80m
6:52PM1.27m
6:39AM0.80m
7:34PM1.33m
Low Tide
8:12AM0.38m
8:40PM0.59m
8:55AM0.37m
10:09PM0.63m
9:45AM0.36m
11:43PM0.61m
10:41AM0.34m
00:53AM0.55m
11:38AM0.32m
1:46AM0.49m
12:31PM0.30m
2:27AM0.44m
cloud
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Feels °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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