
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,781 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of days at Broadbeach are a write-off. Monday and Tuesday we’ve got a lumpy, cross-onshore mess with a 10‑foot ESE swell that’s just too big and messy for a beginner wave like this, and the wind’s howling from the SSE at 22 mph. Combined energy’s pushing 1996 – that’s full-on, but not in a good way. Water temp’s sitting at 69.6°F, right on average for this time of year, so no complaints there. But don’t bother paddling out until Wednesday.
Wednesday morning the 22nd is still a bit iffy – 5 feet from the east, light onshore, cross‑on, only marginal. But then Wednesday afternoon? That’s where it turns. Glassy as a mirror, wind drops to a puff from the NNE at 3 mph, and we get a clean 4.6‑foot east swell with a 9‑second period. Combined energy is 495 – moderate, but enough to get some fun little waves. This is the first real standout. The swell direction matches the spot’s favourite east angle, and with glassy conditions you’ll be surfing uncrowded if you’re lucky, but Broadbeach can get busy, so be ready for a few others. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting a playful session.
Thursday the 23rd is a letdown – glassy in the morning but only 3.6 feet, 8‑second period, very ordinary. Friday the 24th is cross-shore junk. But then Saturday morning the 25th – another beauty. Clear skies, wind flicking NW at 3 mph, glassy again. Swell is 4.6 feet from the SSE, 9‑second period, energy 447. That’s a solid, clean wave for the beach. East would be better, but the SSE is still working and the wind’s off‑shore, so it’ll be lined up nicely. This is your second standout. Expect crowds again – it’s a popular spot.
After that, the surf fades into tiny stuff for a few days. Sunday the 26th is glassy but only 2 feet, not worth the paddle. Through the rest of the week we’ve got a long stretch of poor to ordinary conditions – cross‑shore winds, tiny swells, choppy. The energy numbers drop to double digits (like 30–70). It’s a real lull.
Then we get a flicker of hope on Monday the 3rd of August. Morning is glassy again – light westerly, 3 mph, and a 4‑foot SE swell with a 10‑second period, energy 301. That’s a nice little groundswell, clean and punchy, but it’s a long way out. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell that’ll suit the beach break, though it might be a bit straight. Still, given the dry spell, this is a promising one. Tuesday the 4th is back to ordinary.
So to sum it up: the best windows are Wednesday afternoon the 22nd and Saturday morning the 25th. Both glassy, clean, moderate swell. The 3rd of August is a long‑range hopeful – keep an eye on it. The rest of the 16 days is mostly flat
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1996 | 1480 | 1781 | 1088 | 529 | 425 | 375 | 313 | 215 | 169 | 133 | 103 | 78 | 120 | 60 | 287 | 98 | 54 | 39 | 27 | 31 | |
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-on | on | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:52PM1.06m | 1:44AM1.12m | 2:59PM1.08m | 2:32AM1.00m | 4:07PM1.11m | 3:30AM0.90m | 5:10PM1.15m | 4:37AM0.83m | 6:04PM1.21m | 5:42AM0.80m | 6:52PM1.27m | 6:39AM0.80m | 7:34PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.52m | 8:12AM0.38m | 8:40PM0.59m | 8:55AM0.37m | 10:09PM0.63m | 9:45AM0.36m | 11:43PM0.61m | 10:41AM0.34m | 00:53AM0.55m | 11:38AM0.32m | 1:46AM0.49m | 12:31PM0.30m | 2:27AM0.44m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | 1153 | 697 | 529 | 425 | 375 | 313 | 215 | 169 | 133 | 103 | 78 | 58 | 60 | 119 | 98 | 54 | 39 | 27 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 57 | 4 | 64 | 166 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | S 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 19 | ESE 16 | NE 7 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | — | 20 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — |
1996 | 1480 | 1781 | 1088 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 120 | 52 | 287 | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 158 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 60 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 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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