Broadbeach surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

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Broadbeach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadbeach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7PM. 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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 21st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
2.3
SSE
1.4
ESE
1.6
SE
2.2
SE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
0.9
SE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)101112111111101010121111111110678888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8983823763265054062652609985546221130359480142160181226155196202
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
1.10
11:26PM
1.57
11:32AM
1.00
12:23AM
1.52
12:32PM
0.90
1:31AM
1.46
1:55PM
0.85
2:48AM
1.41
3:35PM
0.86
4:03AM
1.38
4:53PM
0.94
5:07AM
1.36
5:51PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
0.33
6:12AM
0.47
5:28PM
0.36
7:18AM
0.50
6:21PM
0.40
8:36AM
0.52
7:23PM
0.45
9:59AM
0.50
8:40PM
0.50
11:06AM
0.46
10:11PM
0.51
11:56AM
0.42
11:33PM
0.49
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------42-4--2---
Temp. °C242219232218232119222219222321232320212220
Feels °C (?)181616181715191716181816191918191918192019
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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.

Broadbeach is 1 km (1 miles) from Surfers Paradise. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Surfers Paradise. Surfers Paradise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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