Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Issued: 3 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
21.5° 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with SE 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 (Jun 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.8
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
1.5
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
406
355
66
71
129
97
90
142
102
343
79
41
98
60
64
35
37
59
52
56
71
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
SW
0
SSE
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:15PM1.32m
6:58AM0.88m
7:57PM1.38m
7:43AM0.87m
8:35PM1.42m
8:26AM0.87m
9:12PM1.46m
9:07AM0.87m
9:47PM1.48m
9:48AM0.89m
10:22PM1.49m
10:27AM0.90m
10:56PM1.48m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.30m
1:57AM0.51m
12:59PM0.28m
2:44AM0.47m
1:40PM0.27m
3:25AM0.44m
2:19PM0.27m
4:03AM0.42m
2:57PM0.28m
4:39AM0.40m
3:34PM0.30m
5:12AM0.39m
4:12PM0.33m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
15
15
15
17
17
16
18
18
18
18
18
16
18
18
18
20
20
18
Feels °C
13
13
14
12
13
13
13
13
13
15
15
16
16
16
15
17
17
19
20
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
SE
8
0.6
E
6
0.8
SE
9
0.9
E
6
0.8
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SE
10
0.5
E
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
78
43
62
71
26
97
57
142
102
101
79
41
98
14
34
25
37
59
21
56
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.6
E
6
0.3
ESE
13
0.7
E
6
0.7
SE
10
0.5
NE
6
0.1
SE
15
0.6
E
6
0.1
E
12
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
E
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
E
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
45
64
66
27
35
35
90
16
9
22
3
35
13
37
64
25
9
18
52
20
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
SE
17
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
18
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.1
S
9
0.3
SE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
8
4
50
12
3
6
11
60
35
21
1
8
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
0.3
S
3
0.9
SE
9
0.2
SSW
2
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
5
1.5
SE
9
0.6
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.6
SE
8
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
406
355
1
129
1
42
30
343
21
27
49
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
14
6
6
20
20
12
16
20
6
6
14
9
9
14
0
0
20
0
0
73
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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