Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Broadbeach is throwing at us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. Right across the 16-day window, we’re looking at a real drought of quality surf. The first few days are a total write-off, and the pattern doesn't really shift into anything exciting. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions, with only a couple of brief moments where it’s barely surfable.
Things start off on Thursday, the 27th of August, with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is a weak 5 ft from the SSE, but with a short period of just 7 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it’s choppy and messy. The combined energy is only 272, which is moderate but poorly directed. The water temp sits at 69°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The whole first week, through to the end of August, is a write-off. We’re seeing small, weak swells, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, with short periods and mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds. The energy readings are low, mostly in the double digits or low hundreds, which tells you there’s no real power in the water. The wind is a persistent problem, keeping things lumpy and choppy.
It’s not until Wednesday, the 2nd of September, that we see a tiny glimmer. On the Wednesday morning, the wind swings to a light northwesterly, going cross-offshore, which cleans things up. The swell is tiny, just 2 ft from the east with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 61. It’s surfable, but only just – very ordinary. Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, is similar, with a 2 ft east swell and a northwesterly cross-offshore breeze, and again on Friday morning, the 4th of September, with the same small setup. These are the only moments in the entire 16-day run where the conditions are clean, but the swell is so small it’s barely worth a mention.
After that, it’s back to the same story. From the 5th of September onward, the wind picks up again, mostly from the north, with cross-shore or cross-offshore states, but the swell stays tiny and weak. There’s a bit of a bump on Monday, the 7th of September morning, with a 2 ft NNE swell and a cross-offshore wind, but again, it’s weak. The energy is only 61.
The second week, from the 7th of September to the 11th, is more of the same. Small swells, poor wind, and very low energy. The swell direction stays mostly from the east, with periods around 8 to 10 seconds, but it’s never enough to get excited about. The best I can say is that if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Wednesday morning opportunity on the 2nd of September is your best bet, but even then, you’re not going to be getting any real waves.
So, to sum it up: there’s no standout session here. The forecast is a long, flat, and clean run with only a couple of very small, barely surfable mornings. It’s the kind of stretch where you’d be better off checking the long-range forecast and hoping for a change. For now, I’d say keep your board in the car and wait for something better.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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175 | 96 | 284 | 54 | 43 | 43 | 36 | 71 | 62 | 47 | 185 | 249 | 26 | 58 | 129 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 47 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:30AM1.27m | 11:38PM1.17m | 12:19PM1.27m | 00:21AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:21AM0.29m | 5:45PM0.38m | 5:56AM0.29m | 6:40PM0.43m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 4 |
64 | 68 | 97 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 36 | 71 | 35 | 47 | 28 | 33 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 47 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | E 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 17 | E 8 | ESE 5 | SE 11 | E 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 11 | E 10 |
27 | 3 | 54 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 16 | 46 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | E 12 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 6 | N 6 | ENE 8 | — | SE 10 | NE 14 | NE 13 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | SE 10 |
6 | — | 3 | 16 | 18 | 43 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 24 | — | 15 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 6 | S 3 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | — | ESE 5 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NNW 4 |
175 | 96 | 284 | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | 62 | 1 | 185 | 249 | 26 | 58 | 129 | — | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 0 |
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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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