Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Issued: 3 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
21.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
1.1
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.8
SE
5
0.7
SE
6
1
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
149
149
114
104
102
72
48
45
28
62
19
44
41
18
25
38
75
147
342
252
Wind (km/h)
25
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
10
WSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
5
SE
15
S
10
S
10
ESE
10
SW
10
S
25
SSE
25
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
00:53AM1.44m
1:28PM0.94m
1:45AM1.34m
2:38PM0.98m
2:38AM1.22m
3:46PM1.04m
3:33AM1.12m
4:47PM1.10m
4:27AM1.03m
5:41PM1.18m
5:20AM0.96m
6:30PM1.25m
6:10AM0.91m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.36m
7:43AM0.40m
6:58PM0.44m
8:30AM0.40m
8:00PM0.51m
9:16AM0.40m
9:14PM0.56m
10:02AM0.38m
10:39PM0.59m
10:48AM0.35m
11:58PM0.58m
11:33AM0.32m
1:03AM0.55m
12:17PM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
1
1
4
6
Temp °C
21
19
21
21
19
20
18
15
15
17
16
19
18
15
19
18
15
18
17
15
19
Feels °C
17
17
19
20
20
18
15
13
14
17
14
17
15
13
15
13
11
14
12
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.6
SE
5
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
E
8
0.7
SE
6
0.3
E
8
0.6
E
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
184
149
149
114
104
102
72
48
45
28
18
19
44
41
18
12
38
11
26
97
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
9
0.7
NNE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.1
S
11
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SE
4
0.4
NE
6
0.4
E
9
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.3
E
8
0.1
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.1
SE
15
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
8
22
17
2
10
10
5
8
5
11
27
6
10
11
12
2
12
8
10
16
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.4
NE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
E
9
0.1
SE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SE
17
0.2
ESE
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
2
5
2
6
3
2
8
5
10
15
3
13
3
2
2
12
23
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
5
1
N
5
0.5
NE
5
0.5
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.8
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.3
S
3
1
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
17
45
13
7
12
23
19
62
4
5
25
1
75
147
342
252
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
164
0
0
5
0
9
39
6
0
0
4
9
20
0
9
20
20
14
20
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
7
5
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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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