Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.4° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down this 16-day stretch for Broadbeach. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a lean run. There’s a big gap of nothing much worth paddling out for right from the start, stretching all the way through to the first few days of September.

The first real glimmer of something even vaguely surfable doesn’t show up until Wednesday, September 2nd. Even then, it’s nothing special. We’re talking a clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, but the swell is a weak 3ft from the E with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is only moderate at 139, so it’s lacking punch. The water temp is 69°F, which is about average for this time of year. For a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s surfable but very ordinary – absolute small-wave sliders.

After that, the pattern falls back into poor conditions. The wind picks up, mostly cross or cross-on, and that small E/ENE swell gets chopped to pieces. There’s a spike in combined energy around August 30th hitting 242, but it’s tied to a messy SSE wind and a cross-on shore. That setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The best of a bad bunch is likely that Wednesday morning, September 2nd. The wind is light and cross-off, which is a major positive for clean faces, but the swell is small and weak. Don’t expect any power. It’s just about getting wet.

Later on, around September 8th and 9th, you’ll see those offshore winds again, but the swell is still tiny, under 3ft, and from the E or even SSE. The energy is low, so these are really just small, clean days for a longboard if you’re desperate. There is no standout, no pumping swell to chase. It’s a dry spell.

For a spot like Broadbeach, it tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change quick.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.4
SSE
8
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SSE
7
1
E
9
0.6
E
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
101
94
89
85
85
220
70
63
64
68
52
125
74
103
46
62
158
85
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
ENE
15
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
10
SE
15
ESE
10
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross
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High Tide
7:55AM0.92m
8:16PM1.40m
8:30AM0.99m
8:49PM1.44m
9:03AM1.07m
9:20PM1.44m
9:36AM1.14m
9:52PM1.42m
10:10AM1.20m
10:25PM1.37m
10:47AM1.25m
10:59PM1.29m
Low Tide
2:29AM0.35m
1:40PM0.31m
2:58AM0.33m
2:19PM0.30m
3:26AM0.32m
2:57PM0.30m
3:52AM0.31m
3:35PM0.30m
4:20AM0.31m
4:15PM0.31m
4:49AM0.30m
4:58PM0.34m
rain showers
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5:29
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Temp °C
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22
19
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19
17
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Feels °C
18
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22
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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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