Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Issued: 9 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
21.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
1
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
6
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
1
ESE
12
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
10
1.4
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
2.4
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
SE
11
2.4
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
65
56
118
76
55
54
51
288
188
177
203
359
340
322
989
379
533
523
467
1416
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
SW
15
SSE
25
SE
15
S
25
S
25
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:27AM0.90m
10:56PM1.48m
11:07AM0.92m
11:31PM1.45m
11:49AM0.94m
00:07AM1.40m
12:34PM0.97m
00:47AM1.33m
1:27PM1.00m
1:31AM1.25m
2:28PM1.05m
2:23AM1.15m
3:37PM1.11m
3:23AM1.05m
Low Tide
4:12PM0.33m
5:46AM0.38m
4:50PM0.36m
6:19AM0.38m
5:32PM0.39m
6:53AM0.38m
6:17PM0.43m
7:29AM0.37m
7:09PM0.47m
8:08AM0.36m
8:10PM0.51m
8:53AM0.34m
9:26PM0.54m
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light rain
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:01
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
 mm
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
21
19
18
22
19
19
19
18
16
16
17
16
16
16
15
18
17
16
18
17
15
Feels °C
19
18
18
20
18
18
15
13
13
11
12
11
10
10
11
13
13
12
14
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.7
ENE
7
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
1
ESE
12
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
13
0.5
E
12
1.4
SE
9
0.5
E
12
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
Energy kJ
54
33
44
118
76
55
54
48
288
188
177
57
57
126
80
323
73
533
523
467
593
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.3
E
14
0.4
ESE
14
0.5
E
14
0.5
SE
10
0.5
E
12
0.1
SE
13
0.3
ESE
15
0.6
ESE
13
Energy kJ
60
65
56
70
33
35
15
51
2
4
34
65
100
52
72
7
43
139
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
15
0.3
E
13
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.3
SE
13
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
19
2
12
11
4
32
19
2
3
3
3
28
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
SE
6
0.8
SE
4
1
S
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
6
1.4
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
2.4
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
S
3
2.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
15
1
8
19
84
8
37
203
359
340
322
989
379
3
3
5
1416
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
5
0
0
9
20
4
14
340
158
452
827
14
14
14
14
6
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
4
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
3
4
5
2
4
3
9
7
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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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