Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.3° 

Broadbeach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadbeach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 29th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got on offer around our local stretch over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, the outlook is pretty grim, so don’t expect much.

We’re looking at Broadbeach, and I have to say, the next 16 days are looking like a proper flat spell with barely a pulse. For the first week, from Saturday the 29th right through to the morning of Saturday the 5th of September, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is a mess – cross-onshore and choppy most of the time. The best you’ll get is on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd, with a clean little 2ft easterly swell and light offshore NW wind, but it’s weak, only carrying weak energy (84). Honestly, it looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us.

There is a bit of a change coming. On Tuesday the 8th of September, the morning swings around with clean offshore winds from the west at 15 mph. We get a 2ft SE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds and moderate energy (67). It’s clean, but tiny. The afternoon on that same Tuesday is the only moment that really gets a nod: a 2ft SE swell with the same 11 second period, clean offshore W/SW wind, and moderate energy climbing to 119. It’s surfable but very ordinary. That’s the closest thing to a standout, but we’re scrapping the barrel here.

The period after that drops right off again into flatness, with nothing but tiny 1ft to 2ft swells through to the end of the forecast on Sunday the 13th. There's a long period SE groundswell on the 9th with a period of 16 seconds, but it’s only 1ft and the wind is onshore, so forget it.

Water temps are about average for the time of year at 69°F, so no surprises there. But honestly, it’s a sad run. If you absolutely have to get wet, the afternoon of Tuesday the 8th is the only time with a bit of clean, rideable energy.

Stay patient. It tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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0
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0
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1
1
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1
0
0
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
SE
10
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
5
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.9
SE
5
1.1
SSE
8
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.8
N
5
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
1.1
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
38
34
91
55
25
25
43
157
96
94
67
68
45
42
27
27
27
27
27
77
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
30
SE
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
NE
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
15
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
9:52PM1.42m
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
Low Tide
3:35PM0.30m
4:20AM0.31m
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
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6:03
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6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:32
5:32
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Temp °C
19
19
17
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19
16
20
19
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22
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27
25
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27
25
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Feels °C
16
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23
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18
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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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