Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
21.0° C
0.1° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,049 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tough one for the Gold Coast, to be honest. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty ordinary for the most part, with a lot of wind and messy conditions.

The first chance for a surf comes on Thursday the 16th, but it’s not a good one. We’ve got some swell around 6 ft from the SE, but the wind is a solid 22 mph from the south, cross-shore, and it’s making a mess of things. The water temperature is 70°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate (483), but the conditions are poor, so I’d give it a miss.

Friday the 17th is more of the same, with a bit smaller swell (5 ft) and still strong cross-shore winds. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday the 18th has a bit of a spike in swell, hitting 8 ft in the morning from the SE with a 10-second period. The wind drops a little to 19 mph, and it’s cross-offshore, so the morning might be cleaner, and the energy is high (985). You could get a few, but it’s borderline. The afternoon gets messy again with the wind picking up.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are just big, strong, and ugly. Swell is 10 ft and 8 ft, but the wind is howling at 25 mph, cross to cross-onshore. This is expert-only territory if you’re even thinking about it, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.

The pattern stays poor through the rest of the week. There’s a chance on Wednesday the 23rd, when the wind goes glassy in the morning. The swell is only 4 ft from the east with a 9-second period, and the energy is low (197). The conditions will be glassy, so for a beginner or someone just wanting to get wet, it’s okay, but it’s not a standout. The same goes for Thursday the 30th, when we get a clean offshore wind from the WNW, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft.

The best of a bad bunch: If I had to pick one, it’s the morning of Saturday the 18th. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the SE, and the wind is cross-offshore, giving you the best chance of a cleanish wave. The energy is high (985), so there’s punch there. But it’s at Broadbeach, which is an exposed beach, so expect some lumps. Crowds are likely, but with the conditions being marginal, it might not be packed.

After that, there’s a long gap of poor to tiny surf until the 30th, which is over a week away. The 30th looks clean but tiny, with clean offshore winds. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only other window of clean conditions.

So, overall, this is a blank run for the Gold Coast. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say save your energy and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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703
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193
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High Tide
10:22AM0.98m
10:57PM1.57m
11:10AM1.01m
11:39PM1.49m
12:00PM1.04m
00:21AM1.38m
12:53PM1.05m
1:02AM1.25m
1:52PM1.06m
1:44AM1.12m
2:59PM1.08m
2:32AM1.00m
4:07PM1.11m
3:30AM0.90m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.24m
5:40AM0.34m
5:01PM0.29m
6:18AM0.36m
5:49PM0.36m
6:56AM0.38m
6:39PM0.44m
7:33AM0.38m
7:34PM0.52m
8:12AM0.38m
8:40PM0.59m
8:55AM0.37m
10:09PM0.63m
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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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