Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.4° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually out there at Broadbeach.

To be honest, the next two weeks look like a bit of a drought for decent waves around here. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is mostly messy. The combined energy never gets strong, topping out at just 237 at one point, and most of the time it's under 100 (97), which is weak. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don't bother with a thick wetsuit.

There are maybe a couple of moments worth a look, but they are far from perfect. Coming up on Wednesday, August 27th, nothing is happening. It stays quiet and poor through the end of August and into the first week of September. The first glimmer shows up on Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell coming from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the NNW, so the surface will be good. The combined energy is moderate at 163. It’s surfable, but the swell is tiny and weak for the open beach.

Then there's Saturday morning, September 5th. Another clean one with 3ft from the ENE and glassy conditions. It’s not going to be a standout day, but if you’re desperate for a paddle and the tide is right, it would be the cleanest of the whole outlook.

The only time we see a pulse of size is on Monday, September 7th – the morning has 4ft from the SSE with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy kicks up to 229, which is moderate. But the wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s going to be bumpy. The afternoon gets bigger at 5ft but the wind swings cross-onshore and chops it right up. Honestly, this is a kitesurfing setup, not a surfer’s dream.

That’s it. A whole lot of waiting for tiny clean windows. Nothing to get excited about.

Stay patient.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.3
SSE
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
8
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8
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8
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8
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SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.4
SSE
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
8
1.1
SE
6
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
94
91
64
85
163
70
52
65
68
52
51
83
75
355
39
51
92
83
71
70
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NNE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
5
S
15
ESE
10
SSW
15
SE
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
30
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
NE
15
WNW
Wind State
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:16PM1.40m
8:30AM0.99m
8:49PM1.44m
9:03AM1.07m
9:20PM1.44m
9:36AM1.14m
9:52PM1.42m
10:10AM1.20m
10:25PM1.37m
10:47AM1.25m
10:59PM1.29m
11:30AM1.27m
11:38PM1.17m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.31m
2:58AM0.33m
2:19PM0.30m
3:26AM0.32m
2:57PM0.30m
3:52AM0.31m
3:35PM0.30m
4:20AM0.31m
4:15PM0.31m
4:49AM0.30m
4:58PM0.34m
5:21AM0.29m
5:45PM0.38m
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5:29
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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15
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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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