Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.2° C
0.6° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

IMPERIAL TEXT

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

It’s a slow start, no doubt about it. The first few days are pretty ordinary with small, sloppy ENE swell and cross-onshore winds. You’d be best off giving the water a miss until things clean up. The good news is that a turn-around is on the cards.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning, 25 August. The wind drops to glassy, and the swell, while still small at 3ft from the ENE, will have clean, smooth faces. The overall wave energy is moderate (226), and with the glassy conditions, it’ll be a lovely session for a beginner. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

But {if you’re looking for the standout session}, that’s Thursday morning, 27 August. The swell picks up a touch to 4ft, still from the ENE, and the wind goes glassy again. The wave energy is strong (258), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to circle on the calendar. The sets will be a bit more defined, and the surface will be like a mirror.

Then there’s Saturday morning, 29 August, with another glassy morning and a 5ft ENE swell. The energy is a bit lower than Thursday (245), but still solid. It’s another clean, fun option.

Moving into the new week, Tuesday 1 September morning looks marginal, but the afternoon of Tuesday 1 September swings back to glassy with a 4ft ENE swell and strong energy (284). That’s a solid afternoon session.

Now, hold onto your boardies for Wednesday morning, 2 September. The swell jumps to 6ft from the E with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy is massive (1075). That’s proper groundswell. The catch here is the cross-onshore wind, which will make it a bit messy. For a more experienced surfer, the power is there, but it won’t be as clean as the glassy days.

The last week is a mixed bag. There’s a promising clean-up on Friday morning, 4 September, with 4ft ENE swell and offshore NW wind, producing clean waves. The energy is moderate (228). That’s a good one.

After that, the swell gets wonky with a lumpy 7ft S swell on Saturday afternoon, 5 September, but the wind is messy. It’s a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle one.

Overall, the best windows are Thursday 27 August morning and Friday 4 September morning—clean, glassy, and with solid energy. Beware that the glassy days at Broadbeach can get crowded, so get in early.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
51
54
63
57
54
60
68
131
116
89
88
111
143
101
184
176
181
108
140
119
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
W
5
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SE
15
ESE
0
SSE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
W
15
NNE
5
WSW
5
ENE
15
ESE
5
SW
10
N
20
NNE
15
NW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
5:33PM1.17m
5:29AM0.74m
6:22PM1.23m
6:28AM0.78m
7:05PM1.29m
7:15AM0.84m
7:42PM1.35m
7:55AM0.92m
8:16PM1.40m
8:30AM0.99m
8:49PM1.44m
9:03AM1.07m
9:20PM1.44m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.52m
11:03AM0.37m
1:22AM0.45m
12:06PM0.35m
1:58AM0.39m
12:57PM0.33m
2:29AM0.35m
1:40PM0.31m
2:58AM0.33m
2:19PM0.30m
3:26AM0.32m
2:57PM0.30m
3:52AM0.31m
cloud
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6:11
6:09
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6:07
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5:27
5:27
5:28
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
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Feels °C
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19
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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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