Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it, mate. The next fortnight and a bit is a pretty grim stretch for a paddle at Broadbeach. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but honestly, there’s nothing here that gets me excited. The first real chance of anything even surfable doesn’t pop up until Friday the 21st, and even then, it’s barely a ripple.
The whole run starts off Monday the 17th with a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. Swell’s around 5ft to 5ft, but it’s short-period stuff from the ESE, and the wind is howling at 19 mph. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 236. It’s just poor. That same grotty pattern holds through Tuesday and Wednesday, with cross-onshore winds and choppy seas. On Wednesday morning the 19th, the swell jumps a little to 6ft from the SE, with a longer period of 11 seconds, and the energy climbs to a moderate 1022. But the cross-onshore wind still kills it, and it’s only rated as marginal. It’s not worth a paddle.
Thursday the 20th is a bit smaller, 4ft, but the wind swings onshore from the E. It’s still messy. Then on Friday the 21st, we finally see a glimmer. The morning has a small 3ft east swell, periods short at 7 seconds, and the wind goes light cross-offshore from the NNW. It’s clean, but the energy is weak at 128. It’s surfable, but just barely. Saturday the 22nd morning is similar, with a 3ft swell and clean conditions under a light cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is even weaker at 74. These are the best windows in the first week, but they’re tiny and inconsistent.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions. There’s a long gap of days with nothing recommended. The second week is a write-off for quality surf. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the swell stays small, rarely cracking 3ft. The water temp is about 68°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing drastic.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is Friday the 21st morning. That’s the cleanest the conditions get, with a light cross-offshore breeze. But the swell is tiny, just 3ft from the east, and the period is short. It’s strictly for a longboard or a foiler, and don’t expect much. The crowd factor is listed as “often” at Broadbeach, so even on a small day, you might have company.
Look, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that Friday morning is the only window. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. This is a classic case of a blank run for the area. It’s not unusual for things to go quiet like this, and forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it. But for now, I’d be finding other things to do.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
217 | 259 | 228 | 250 | 268 | 545 | 943 | 171 | 122 | 124 | 201 | 131 | 104 | 82 | 79 | 66 | 101 | 101 | 102 | 102 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.16m | 00:16AM1.14m | 1:07PM1.14m | 00:51AM1.01m | 2:08PM1.12m | 1:33AM0.89m | 3:21PM1.11m | 2:35AM0.80m | 4:33PM1.13m | 4:08AM0.74m | 5:33PM1.17m | 5:29AM0.74m | 6:22PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.46m | 6:38AM0.36m | 7:09PM0.54m | 7:14AM0.36m | 8:12PM0.60m | 7:55AM0.37m | 9:44PM0.62m | 8:46AM0.37m | 11:29PM0.59m | 9:50AM0.38m | 00:37AM0.52m | 11:03AM0.37m | 1:22AM0.45m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 18 | E 9 | E 9 | E 15 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
13 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 161 | 159 | 70 | 122 | 124 | 201 | 131 | 104 | 82 | 79 | 66 | 101 | 101 | 102 | 102 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | SE 9 | SE 11 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | E 16 |
— | — | — | 5 | — | 53 | 121 | 6 | 55 | 40 | — | 91 | 32 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | S 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | S 9 | — | S 19 | S 8 |
4 | 4 | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
217 | 259 | 228 | 250 | 268 | 545 | 943 | 171 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 157 | 0 | 39 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 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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