Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week and a bit at Broadbeach is a pretty flat run. We’ve got a long gap with no real surf to speak of, and even when the swell does show a pulse, it’s nothing to write home about. The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. Saturday afternoon the 1st of August kicks off with rain showers and a weak 3ft SE swell at a short 6 seconds, combined energy is a measly 59 – that’s weak, and the cross-onshore wind is making a mess of it. Sunday the 2nd is even smaller, with a 1ft swell, though the period jumps to 16 seconds, which is a long period groundswell. The combined energy picks up to 168 (moderate), but it’s still tiny and choppy. Monday the 3rd brings a bit more size – 3ft SE swell – but again, the wind is cross-onshore and the period drops to 11 seconds. The energy sits at 189 (moderate), but the conditions are poor. Tuesday the 4th morning gives a brief window of clean surf with a cross-offshore wind on a 1ft ESE swell, but the energy is only 67 (weak) – barely worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 5th of August morning is the first real bright spot. We get glassy conditions with no wind, and a 3ft E swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is 132 (moderate). It’s small, but if you’re a beginner or just want a gentle session, that’s your best early call. The afternoon turns onshore and messy again.

From Thursday the 6th through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s a long stretch of tiny, poor surf. Swells hover around 2ft to 2ft, periods are short (7-9 seconds), and energy rarely breaks 100. The wind is either cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. There’s a brief clean-up on Sunday the 9th morning with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft – it’s surfable but very ordinary.

Now, things start to look up around Wednesday the 13th of August. The morning sees a 4ft E swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 463 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-offshore, so the surf should be clean, with decent shape. This is the standout window for the whole forecast. The afternoon of the 13th is even better – offshore wind from the west at 9 mph, a 4ft E swell with the same 12-second period, and energy at 380. The conditions are clean and the waves should have some push. This is the best on offer, and it’s solid for intermediate surfers.

Thursday the 14th of August morning is glassy, with a 3ft ESE swell at 11 seconds and energy at 246 (moderate). It’s a clean, small morning – good for a beginner or a longboard. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and messy. Friday the 15th morning sees light offshore winds from the west, a 3ft E swell at 11 seconds, and energy at 237. Clean again, but small. Saturday the 16th of August morning is glassy, but the swell drops to 2ft with 11 seconds – energy at 95 (weak) – and it’s surfable but fading.

Overall, the standout is Wednesday the 13th of August, especially the afternoon, with offshore wind and a solid 4ft to 4ft east swell. The 12-second period gives it some grunt. That’s your best chance for a decent wave. The rest of the period is mostly small, clean windows for beginners or flat spells. Hang in there, and keep an eye on that Wednesday.

Rusty

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