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Broadbeach surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 AEST
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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
27.0° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadbeach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 24th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
1
E
0.9
ENE
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.4
NE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
Period(s) (?)1677777777788101014667888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64948292927781826179138962273026179140286498550601
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:51PM
1.31
9:09AM
1.49
9:27PM
1.40
9:44AM
1.45
10:06PM
1.46
10:21AM
1.37
10:48PM
1.49
11:01AM
1.27
11:36PM
1.49
11:44AM
1.14
12:32AM
1.46
12:36PM
1.01
1:40AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:00PM
0.41
2:56AM
0.39
3:29PM
0.39
3:39AM
0.38
4:00PM
0.38
4:25AM
0.39
4:34PM
0.37
5:13AM
0.42
5:11PM
0.37
6:07AM
0.47
5:52PM
0.38
7:10AM
0.53
6:39PM
0.40
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:53--5:52-
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rain showers
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clear
rain showers
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clear
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----31-4---213146211
Temp. °C262524252423252421252421222222252523242422
Feels °C (?)242324252423242221222120202121212220202019
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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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