
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SE swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions with hardly anything worth paddling out for until the weekend of the 2nd of August. The first couple of weeks are mostly write-offs, with small, messy swell and onshore or cross-shore winds ruining any chance of quality. The water temp is sitting at 70°F and that’s bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real glimmer comes on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. Broadbeach will see a tiny 2ft swell from the E, but the wind goes glassy with a light NW breeze. It’s clean, but the swell is weak. It’s a session for the longboard or a foamie, just to get wet. The conditions are ordinary at best, but at least you won’t be fighting the wind.
Then on Monday morning, the 3rd of August, we get a repeat: glassy conditions with a light W wind and a 1ft swell from the SE. It’s the same story – clean but tiny. If you’re a beginner, these are the only windows where it’s not completely blown out.
After that, the wind picks up again and we’re back to chop until Sunday morning, the 9th of August. That morning, Broadbeach gets a 4ft SE swell, with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. There’s a bit more push. The period is only 8 seconds though, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a proper groundswell. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon sees the wind swing more onshore, so the morning is your best bet.
If you’re an expert, hold out for Saturday the 8th of August. The morning brings a 5ft SE swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SSE. There’s real power. It’s not clean, but if you’re hungry for size, that’s the biggest push of the whole forecast. The afternoon is similar with 5ft and a cross-onshore wind. It’s not going to be pretty, but for a strong paddler, it’s the only day with real punch.
So, the standout pick? If you want clean, glassy surf, it’s the mornings of the 2nd and 3rd of August – but bring a log. If you want size and can handle some chop, the morning of the 8th of August is your only real option for a proper wave, even if it’s messy. For everyone else, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | E 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
295 | 63 | 42 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 151 | 112 | 60 | 109 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:52PM1.27m | 6:39AM0.80m | 7:34PM1.33m | 7:29AM0.82m | 8:12PM1.39m | 8:12AM0.86m | 8:48PM1.44m | 8:52AM0.91m | 9:21PM1.47m | 9:28AM0.96m | 9:53PM1.49m | 10:03AM1.00m | 10:25PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38AM0.32m | 1:46AM0.49m | 12:31PM0.30m | 2:27AM0.44m | 1:18PM0.29m | 3:03AM0.40m | 2:00PM0.28m | 3:36AM0.37m | 2:39PM0.29m | 4:06AM0.35m | 3:16PM0.30m | 4:36AM0.35m | 3:53PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | E 13 | E 6 |
71 | 63 | 30 | 18 | 41 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 34 | 60 | 3 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 |
9 | 29 | 42 | 40 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 14 | N 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 7 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | E 11 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 12 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | E 13 |
28 | 53 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 3 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 41 | 151 | 112 | 5 | 109 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 185 | 9 | 232 | 773 | 229 | 20 | 72 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 14 |
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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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