Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 17 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 4,880 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s shaping up for the Broadbeach region over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’re looking at a long, long dry spell. The first real recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Thursday, the 23rd of July, and even then it’s a marginal call. We’ve got a solid week of poor surf and strong, lumpy winds before that. The wait is a real test of patience.

The standout in this whole sorry period is going to be Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. We’ll finally see some glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the WSW at just 3 mph. The swell is small, around 4ft from the east with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is weak (199). It’s not going to be a classic, but after days of wind-chopped slop, those clean, glassy conditions will be a welcome change for a beginner-level paddle. The water temp is about 70°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so no wetsuit worries.

The rest of the period is a mix of onshore winds, building swell, and choppy conditions. The swell actually gets pretty big on Sunday and Monday (19th-20th July), hitting 10ft, but it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy, controlled by a stiff SSE breeze. The combined energy for that Sunday morning is high (1485), but it’s a mess. Honestly, with that setup, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.

Later on, we do get a bizarre little spike right at the end on the 1st of August. A very long-period groundswell from the east at 18 seconds, but it’s tiny, only 0.7ft. The combined energy is nothing (34-51). It’s a clean offshore wind though, so if you’re desperate for a longboard and a glassy sea, you might find something. But it’s a long way off and not something to bank on.

So, the call is: brace for a week of nothing worth paddling for, then a narrow window of glassy, small surf on Thursday the 23rd. That’s your best bet. After that, it’s back to small, ordinary leftovers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.4
SE
8
1.6
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1.6
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8
1.7
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9
2.5
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10
4
SE
10
2.5
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9
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9
2.5
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9
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
305
334
465
1210
2926
1256
1238
1203
1194
1152
1620
882
618
375
318
268
225
189
155
152
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
30
S
35
SSW
40
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
35
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25
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25
SSE
20
SSE
15
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15
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10
E
10
SSW
10
SSE
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10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
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High Tide
11:10AM1.01m
11:39PM1.49m
12:00PM1.04m
00:21AM1.38m
12:53PM1.05m
1:02AM1.25m
1:52PM1.06m
1:44AM1.12m
2:59PM1.08m
2:32AM1.00m
4:07PM1.11m
3:30AM0.90m
5:10PM1.15m
Low Tide
5:01PM0.29m
6:18AM0.36m
5:49PM0.36m
6:56AM0.38m
6:39PM0.44m
7:33AM0.38m
7:34PM0.52m
8:12AM0.38m
8:40PM0.59m
8:55AM0.37m
10:09PM0.63m
9:45AM0.36m
11:43PM0.61m
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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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