Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
21.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
ESE
11
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.8
E
6
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
342
317
423
343
81
70
64
42
65
78
73
97
85
90
186
142
234
234
154
124
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
SSW
0
NNW
10
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
N
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
5
SSW
25
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
7:43AM0.87m
8:35PM1.42m
8:26AM0.87m
9:12PM1.46m
9:07AM0.87m
9:47PM1.48m
9:48AM0.89m
10:22PM1.49m
10:27AM0.90m
10:56PM1.48m
11:07AM0.92m
11:31PM1.45m
11:49AM0.94m
Low Tide
2:44AM0.47m
1:40PM0.27m
3:25AM0.44m
2:19PM0.27m
4:03AM0.42m
2:57PM0.28m
4:39AM0.40m
3:34PM0.30m
5:12AM0.39m
4:12PM0.33m
5:46AM0.38m
4:50PM0.36m
6:19AM0.38m
5:32PM0.39m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
2
1
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
15
16
18
17
19
18
18
19
18
17
19
19
18
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
19
Feels °C
13
14
15
14
16
15
16
17
17
17
18
19
19
20
19
19
19
18
19
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
11
1.1
ESE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.8
E
6
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1
E
8
Energy kJ
79
110
130
227
86
81
70
64
42
65
78
73
97
85
90
186
142
234
234
154
124
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
E
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
12
0.2
E
16
0.5
NE
5
0.3
E
14
Energy kJ
33
24
27
18
29
36
15
15
18
21
22
19
50
20
12
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
S
18
0.3
SE
8
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.1
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
10
0.3
E
15
0.4
ESE
14
Energy kJ
4
50
6
9
66
66
2
33
2
2
38
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
ESE
11
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
0.7
E
5
0.9
NNE
6
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
342
317
423
343
26
57
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
6
9
12
9
16
16
20
9
20
0
0
73
0
0
25
0
52
138
0
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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