Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.4° C
0.5° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the outlook for Broadbeach for the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a quiet stretch, so don’t go getting your hopes up for anything firing. The first real chance of a splash comes on Monday, the 3rd of August, but before that, Sunday the 2nd is a write-off—tiny 1ft swell from the SE with a cross-on breeze, just ugly and not worth paddling out for.

Okay, Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is where it gets a little interesting. We’ve got a clean, glassy start with the wind straight off the land—light and lovely. The swell is small at 3ft from the SE, with a long period of 11 seconds, so there’s a bit of groundswell energy in there. The combined energy is moderate at 170, so it’s not a total dud. For a beginner-friendly spot like Broadbeach, this is about as good as it gets in this window. Just keep in mind, it’s a fairly consistent break, and the water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The rest of the week is a bit of a slog. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th have tiny 1ft to 3ft swells with mostly cross or onshore winds, and the energy drops right off—down to 51 on Tuesday morning. It’s surfable but ordinary. By Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, we’re stuck with 2ft to 3ft waves from the east, but the period is short (7 to 8 seconds), and the wind is cross-on, making it choppy and messy. The energy is weak, in the 60s and 70s. Not much to get excited about.

Now, Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are more of the same, but Sunday morning the 9th gives us a tiny window of clean waves with a cross-off breeze from the NNW. The swell is 3ft from the east, period at 9 seconds, and energy back up to 154, so it’s moderate. But the afternoon gets ruined by a strong 16 mph northerly crosswind. Still, the morning session might be worth a look if you’re desperate.

The standout period, if you can call it that, is the second week. Monday the 10th of August has a proper offshore wind from the west at 9 mph, and the swell is 3ft from the east with a 9-second period. The energy is solid at 144, and the waves will be clean and glassy in the morning. That’s your best bet for the whole outlook—small but clean. After that, it’s a mix of cross-on winds and similar-sized swell until the 15th, when we get a fresh offshore wind from the west at 19 mph on Saturday morning, but the swell is only 2ft, so it’s a bit of a tease. The afternoon improves to 3ft with a moderate offshore, and the energy climbs to 131, so that’s another decent session.

Finally, Sunday the 16th of August has a glassy morning with 3ft from the east, period at 10 seconds, and energy at 123. It’s clean but small. The rest of the 16 days fades out with cross-on winds and low energy.

So, the best on offer? Monday the 10th of August morning is the pick, with offshore winds and clean 3ft waves. Saturday the 15th afternoon is a close second, with a moderate offshore breeze and a bit more energy. It’s not a classic run, but for Broadbeach, this is pretty typical—gotta take what you get. Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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63
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSW
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High Tide
11:16AM1.09m
11:32PM1.38m
11:59AM1.12m
00:10AM1.28m
12:48PM1.14m
00:52AM1.17m
1:48PM1.15m
1:43AM1.04m
3:02PM1.18m
2:49AM0.92m
4:24PM1.24m
4:17AM0.84m
5:39PM1.32m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.35m
6:05AM0.34m
5:58PM0.39m
6:40AM0.33m
6:51PM0.44m
7:19AM0.32m
7:53PM0.50m
8:05AM0.32m
9:15PM0.54m
9:01AM0.31m
11:05PM0.53m
10:09AM0.31m
00:36AM0.47m
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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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