Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The first proper window of fun, clean surf doesn’t show up until later in the run, so don’t expect much for the first week and a half. The early days are dominated by onshore winds and choppy conditions, with a few small windows of clean but weak surf. The standout moment is definitely the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August, where everything lines up nicely.

The Long Wait

For the first ten days, from Wednesday the 12th through to Friday the 21st, it’s mostly a write-off. Winds are all over the place – mostly cross-shore or onshore – and the swell is either small or messy. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual. The combined swell energy is low, often under 100 (71 on Wednesday the 12th morning), so there’s just not much push. The best you’ll find in that stretch is a few clean but very ordinary 2ft to 2ft waves if you’re desperate for a glide, but don’t get your hopes up.

The Standout: Saturday 22nd August – Morning

Now, here’s the good news. On Saturday the 22nd of August, the morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the east with a 10-second period – that’s proper groundswell, nice and lined up. The wind is light from the north at 6 mph, which is a cross-offshore breeze, so the waves will be clean and peeling. This is beginner-friendly too, as it’s under 5ft, so it’s a good one for everyone. The combined energy is moderate at 248, so there’s enough juice to make it fun. This is a solid chance to get some decent waves without the crowds being too bad – it’s only “often” crowded, so you might have some company but not a circus.

The Rest of the Second Week

After that, things stay hit-and-miss. Sunday the 23rd of August has a similar 4ft east swell, but the wind is stronger and more cross-offshore, so it’s not as clean. Monday the 24th morning has a glassy 3ft east swell with offshore west wind, which is clean but small. Beyond that, we’re back to onshore winds and weaker swells, with only the occasional clean session. The energy drops back to low numbers (91 on Tuesday the 25th morning), so don’t plan a trip around it.

Bottom Line

If you’re chasing waves, make a plan for Saturday the 22nd of August morning. That’s your best shot. The rest of the window is pretty average, with lots of onshore wind and small, weak swell. It’s not a total blank, but it’s close.

Rusty.

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