Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
21.0° 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,329 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadbeach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Broadbeach has in store over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a rough start. From Wednesday 15th July right through to Thursday 23rd July, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is hammering from the south and southeast at 18–28 mph, cross or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is just awful—lumpy, choppy, messy. Even when the swell bumps up to 10 ft on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th, the wind spoils everything. That kind of condition is more for kites than surfboards. So there’s a solid nine-day dry spell.

Then things finally turn around on Friday 24th July. The morning is still a bit ordinary—4 ft swell from the east-northeast, period 9 seconds, but a light cross-shore breeze keeps it average. The real gem is Friday afternoon: the wind swings west-northwest and drops to a glassy 3 mph. That east swell holds at 4 ft with a 9-second period, combined energy of 243 (moderate)—not huge, but clean, smooth, and super welcoming for a beginner spot like Broadbeach. The water temperature is around 70°F, which is spot on for this time of year. That Friday arvo session is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell direction is straight out of the east, which is exactly what this break likes. Crowds are often a factor at Broadbeach, so you’ll likely have company, but for those couple of hours it’s the best it’s going to get.

After that, the quality drops again. Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th see small, weak swell (2–3 ft) and onshore winds. Monday 27th has a tiny clean window in the morning with a light offshore from the west-northwest and a glassy afternoon, but the swell is only 2–2 ft and combined energy is weak (67–81). Surfable if you’re desperate, but hardly a highlight. The rest of the week into the end of July is mostly poor—small, cross-shore breezes, and only a marginal hint on Thursday 30th morning with 5 ft from the south-southeast, but still a cross-on breeze.

So to sum it up: suffer through the first nine days, then jump on that Friday 24th afternoon glass-off. After that, it’s inconsistent and small again. Not a classic run, but that one afternoon makes it worth keeping an eye on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, moderate winds from the SE by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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197
354
565
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285
617
1639
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High Tide
10:12PM1.62m
10:22AM0.98m
10:57PM1.57m
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
Low Tide
5:00AM0.33m
4:13PM0.24m
5:40AM0.34m
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
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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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