Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.3° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s on offer around Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is pretty flat and messy. There’s a real dry spell here with nothing worth paddling out for until we get into the second week of September. The winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell energy is weak, with combined energy values sitting between 27 and 151 (moderate), but the shape is just poor. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Then, things start to look up on Wednesday, September 9th. The morning brings a clean, glassy morning with a light offshore breeze from the northwest and a 4 ft swell from the southeast, carrying a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 225 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is a solid "wait for it" moment.

But the real standout is Thursday, September 10th, morning session. The swell pushes up to 5 ft from the southeast, with a 10-second period, and combined energy hits 532 (moderate to strong). The wind is a slight air from the SSW – that’s cross-offshore and clean. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. The swell is getting a bit bigger, but still manageable for most experienced surfers, and the clean conditions will make for some great lines at Broadbeach, which is a beach break exposed to the east. The longer period means more energy and better shape, but at a beach break like this, the sets might be a bit fat and uneven. Still, this is the one to circle.

After that, Saturday, September 12th morning also shows promise with a 5 ft SSE swell, 10-second period, combined energy of 488 (moderate to strong), and clean glassy conditions under a light offshore from the northwest. A nice backup option.

Overall, the first week is a write-off, but the second week, especially the 10th and 12th, are worth holding out for. The swell direction is east-southeast, which is a bit off the optimum east, but the clean wind and solid energy make up for it.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on those forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
1.4
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SE
5
0.7
SE
6
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
1.2
N
5
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.6
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
339
148
35
81
53
155
32
49
31
96
94
72
68
46
43
27
27
68
28
27
27
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
SE
20
S
25
SSE
30
SE
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
25
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
20
N
15
NW
10
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:52PM1.42m
10:10AM1.20m
10:25PM1.37m
10:47AM1.25m
10:59PM1.29m
11:30AM1.27m
11:38PM1.17m
12:19PM1.27m
00:21AM1.04m
1:20PM1.25m
1:16AM0.91m
2:38PM1.24m
2:34AM0.80m
Low Tide
3:35PM0.30m
4:20AM0.31m
4:15PM0.31m
4:49AM0.30m
4:58PM0.34m
5:21AM0.29m
5:45PM0.38m
5:56AM0.29m
6:40PM0.43m
6:38AM0.29m
7:48PM0.49m
7:28AM0.31m
9:20PM0.52m
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6:03
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
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5:32
5:32
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Temp °C
19
19
16
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17
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19
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22
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27
25
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27
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21
Feels °C
16
15
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15
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15
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19
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23
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19
25
23
19
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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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