Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with 377 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this outlook for the Broadbeach area is a long, slow burn with a real tease right at the end. We’ve got a big gap of nothing special before the one true standout shows up.
Right from the start, things are average to poor. That early SE swell on Wednesday the 19th is pushing 5ft with an 11-second period, but the cross-on wind at 12 mph has it chopped up and ugly. Combined swell energy is moderate at 849. It’s poor surf, no two ways about it. That pattern sticks through Thursday and into Friday morning with tiny, weak swell dropping below 3ft. The brightest spot in this first week is Friday the 21st morning—the swell is only 3ft from the east, but glassy conditions with a NE breeze at 3 mph makes it clean. It’s surfable, but still very ordinary. That’s about as good as it gets for a while.
From Friday afternoon right through to Saturday the 30th of August, we have a serious drought. Swell sizes hover between 1ft and 3ft, and what little energy there is stays weak (combined energy often below 100, never above 101). The water temp is 68°F, running 1°F colder than average for this time of year — nothing wild, just a touch cooler. There’s a few glassy mornings on the 23rd and 24th, but with such tiny waves, you’d be better off with a longboard or a SUP.
Now here’s the real standout, the one worth circling on your calendar. On Sunday the 30th of August, the morning session is the pick of the whole 16 days. We get a jump in swell to 7ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period and clean conditions thanks to a light WSW breeze at 6 mph. Combined swell energy hits 862 (moderate). This is solid groundswell energy, but that 9-second period means it’s not super long—still punchy enough to have some shape. For Broadbeach, which is an exposed beach break, the SSE direction and clean offshore wind should set up some proper waves. That 7ft is a big step up; it’s gonna be too much for beginners, so this is one for the experienced crew. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
After that standout Sunday morning, the surf drops quickly that afternoon and stays poor right through to the end of the forecast on Thursday the 3rd of September. The Monday the 31st has a 4ft SSE swell with a long 11-second period, but the cross wind is strong at 15–18 mph, making it lumpy and messy. Not worth paddling out.
Bottom line: If you’re aching for a wave, you’ve got to wait until Saturday the 29th of August is still tiny, but Sunday the 30th morning delivers the goods. Everything else is a write-off until then. That Sunday morning is the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
564 | 178 | 120 | 178 | 187 | 130 | 82 | 38 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 73 | 81 | 58 | 57 | 62 | 62 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:08PM1.12m | 1:33AM0.89m | 3:21PM1.11m | 2:35AM0.80m | 4:33PM1.13m | 4:08AM0.74m | 5:33PM1.17m | 5:29AM0.74m | 6:22PM1.23m | 6:28AM0.78m | 7:05PM1.29m | 7:15AM0.84m | 7:42PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12PM0.60m | 7:55AM0.37m | 9:44PM0.62m | 8:46AM0.37m | 11:29PM0.59m | 9:50AM0.38m | 00:37AM0.52m | 11:03AM0.37m | 1:22AM0.45m | 12:06PM0.35m | 1:58AM0.39m | 12:57PM0.33m | 2:29AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
134 | 70 | 120 | 178 | 187 | 130 | 82 | 38 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 73 | 81 | 58 | 57 | 62 | 62 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | — | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | NE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | NE 8 |
151 | — | 47 | 32 | — | 85 | 47 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | E 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 7 | NNE 7 | — | S 9 | — |
— | — | 6 | — | — | 71 | 34 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 4 | N 5 |
564 | 178 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 138 | 157 | 58 |
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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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