Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a small window of clean surf starting Wednesday, 22 July, but don’t get too excited – it’s short-lived. The overall pattern is a classic winter run of small, grovelly conditions with a few standout moments if you’re patient. The water temp is sitting at a fairly normal 69°F for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

First up, Broadbeach. Wednesday morning, 22 July, is where it’s at to start. We’ve got a 5ft east swell, period a solid 9 seconds, and the combined energy sits at a moderate 465. The wind is glassy – dead calm – so the surface will be clean as a whistle. That’s a lovely morning for a beginner-friendly wave. The morning session is the pick; the afternoon holds similar 4ft waves but stays glassy. Crowds can be an issue here often, so get out early.

Thursday morning, 23 July, still offers a 4ft east swell at 8 seconds, again with glassy conditions. Combined energy is down to 266, so it’s a bit weaker but still fun. By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the east at 6 mph and the surf drops off quickly. From Friday, 24 July, through to the end of the month, things go flat and messy. The swell drops below 3ft, winds are cross or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak – most readings sit under 100. It’s a proper lull, six or seven days of poor surf. You’re better off checking the tide pools or going for a paddle.

Now, here’s the real standout. Mark your calendars for Thursday, 6 August. After a long dry spell, we get a solid pulse of groundswell. The morning shows a 2ft southeast swell at 14 seconds, with a moderate combined energy of 297. The wind is light and offshore from the west – clean surf. But the afternoon is the gem. Swell builds to 6ft from the south-southeast, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 931. The wind goes glassy offshore from the west-northwest. That’s proper size, with clean lines, though at 6ft it’s getting into the intermediate-to-expert zone. The long period (14 seconds in the morning) means the waves will have good shape, especially at a beach break like Broadbeach, but can be a bit straight – still, with offshore wind, it’s going to be absolutely pumping. This is the best on offer, no question.

After that, the forecast gets patchy again, but for now, that Thursday arvo is the one to wait for.

Rusty out.

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