Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, N swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with ya—this outlook for Broadbeach is a real struggle. The entire 16-day window is a tough one, with the first proper surfable conditions not showing up until Sunday the 6th of September. Before that, we’re looking at a solid stretch of poor surf with tiny, weak waves and messy winds. There’s a gap of about a week from the start with nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, the standout—and I’m using that term loosely—is Broadbeach on Sunday the 6th of September. The swell is small at 2ft but coming from the NNE, which is about as close to the optimum east swell direction as we get. The real draw here is the glassy wind in the morning—dead calm, with a light offshore feel. The combined energy is weak (47), so don’t expect much push, but it’ll be clean and surfable for a beginner. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
Monday the 7th of September morning has a similar setup, with 2ft swell from the NNE and glassy conditions again (61 energy). It’s ordinary, but it’s clean. Both these mornings are your best bet, and even then it’s marginal.
The rest of the period is a write-off. Most days have heavy cross-shore or onshore winds, tiny swell under 2ft, and weak energy—often below 100. By the second week, from around the 10th of September, we see a little bump in energy hitting 134 (moderate) on the 10th morning, but it’s onshore and still poor, with a 3ft SE swell. Not worth getting excited about.
Honestly, it’s a flat, windy period for Broadbeach. If you’re desperate, early Sunday and Monday mornings are the only clean windows, but don’t expect a wave to remember. The break is fairly consistent, so it won’t stay this way forever, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 74 | 66 | 325 | 25 | 53 | 20 | 96 | 96 | 65 | 48 | 48 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 40 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 439 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.20m | 10:25PM1.37m | 10:47AM1.25m | 10:59PM1.29m | 11:30AM1.27m | 11:38PM1.17m | 12:19PM1.27m | 00:21AM1.04m | 1:20PM1.25m | 1:16AM0.91m | 2:38PM1.24m | 2:34AM0.80m | 4:07PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.31m | 4:49AM0.30m | 4:58PM0.34m | 5:21AM0.29m | 5:45PM0.38m | 5:56AM0.29m | 6:40PM0.43m | 6:38AM0.29m | 7:48PM0.49m | 7:28AM0.31m | 9:20PM0.52m | 8:30AM0.33m | 11:13PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 24 | 35 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 96 | 96 | 65 | 48 | 48 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 15 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SE 17 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 11 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 19 | NE 13 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | SE 10 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 15 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 2 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 7 |
| kJ | 74 | 66 | 325 | 25 | 53 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 40 | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | 439 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 185 | 0 | 35 | 258 | 0 | 39 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 25 | 547 | 240 |
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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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