Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SE 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 (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Broadbeach.
Truth is, mate, the next couple of weeks are lookin’ pretty grim. The swell window just isn’t lining up, and the wind’s been a right mess. For the first week and a half, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The rare bit of energy that shows up is all chopped up, blown out, or just plain weak. It’s a long, flat stretch from now until Saturday, September 19th.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best chance – and I’m using that word loosely – is on the morning of Saturday, September 19th. Broadbeach itself is a beginner-friendly spot, exposed to the east, but we’re only gettin’ a tiny 2.3ft swell from the north-northeast. The wind is light and coming from the north-northwest, which is a cross-offshore breeze, so the waves will be clean. The energy is very weak, but at least it’s not a washing machine. The water temp is about normal for this time of year at 69.8°F.
Don’t get your hopes up. It’s a small, clean day for a longboard or a soft-top, but it’s nothin’ to write home about. The rest of the window is a write-off for proper surf. The wind stays messy, and the swell stays tiny. A lot of those days, with the strong cross-shore wind and that poor quality, it’s honestly lookin’ more like a kite-surfing setup than a surfing one.
So, hang tight. The surf might come back, but for now, it’s a quiet spell.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 506 | 78 | 58 | 217 | 292 | 673 | 1233 | 344 | 306 | 180 | 158 | 153 | 247 | 73 | 66 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:20PM1.45m | 7:38AM0.99m | 8:06PM1.48m | 8:23AM1.10m | 8:48PM1.46m | 9:04AM1.18m | 9:26PM1.42m | 9:44AM1.25m | 10:01PM1.34m | 10:22AM1.28m | 10:34PM1.24m | 11:01AM1.28m | 11:04PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06AM0.29m | 1:32PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:23PM0.21m | 3:18AM0.27m | 3:09PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.28m | 3:53PM0.27m | 4:20AM0.29m | 4:35PM0.33m | 4:49AM0.30m | 5:18PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | E 14 | SE 9 | S 22 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 132 | 78 | 58 | 62 | 73 | 4 | 388 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 117 | 73 | 4 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 15 | E 14 | S 21 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 18 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | E 15 | — | SE 23 | — | — | — | E 12 | — | E 14 | SE 20 | E 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 4 | — | 21 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 42 | 506 | — | — | 217 | 292 | 673 | 1233 | 344 | 306 | 180 | 158 | 153 | 247 | — | 66 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 4 | 20 | 185 | 9 | 340 | 340 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
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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).
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