
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,020 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for us.
Alright, I'll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead for Broadbeach. Looking at the whole 16-day window, we’ve got a long, quiet gap from the start right through to the end. The only time there's anything worth paddling out for is a very brief window on the first day, Sunday the 6th of September, but even that’s a tricky one.
So, the only real shot we get is on Sunday afternoon, September 6th. We’ve got a small 4ft swell rolling in from the north, with a short period of just 6 seconds. That’s a weak, wind swell that won’t have much punch. The combined energy is low, sitting at only 180 (weak). The saving grace is the wind: it’s glassy, absolutely dead calm. That'll make the ocean surface look like a mirror. The water temp is 70°, which is about average for this time of year.
The waves will be surfable, but they're coming from the north, which isn't the optimum direction for Broadbeach. The waves themselves will be a bit weak and unorganized with that short period. For a beginner, this is about the only time it's small enough to be safe, but don't expect any quality. It’s a “make the most of it” kind of session if you're desperate for a splash.
After that, from Monday the 7th all the way through to the 21st, it's a total write-off. There's a string of days with nothing but poor surf conditions. We see some bigger swells come through, like a 6ft on Thursday the 10th with moderate energy (592), but the wind is howling from the SSE at 22 mph, making a complete mess of it. It's cross-shore and lumpy, a classic case of "looks better for a kite than a paddle." That pattern repeats: the swell shows up, but the wind just wrecks it.
In the second week, from the 14th onward, it gets even smaller, dropping below 2ft. Even when we get a clean, offshore breeze on Saturday the 19th, the swell is just too tiny to bother with.
So there you have it. One very brief, mediocre window this Sunday afternoon, then a long dry spell. Keep an eye on the charts, though; it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 9 |
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126 | 52 | 56 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 19 | 31 | 74 | 59 | 55 | 470 | 577 | 1020 | 166 | 126 | 541 | 440 | 120 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:25PM1.33m | 5:47AM0.80m | 6:27PM1.40m | 6:48AM0.89m | 7:20PM1.45m | 7:38AM0.99m | 8:06PM1.48m | 8:23AM1.10m | 8:48PM1.46m | 9:04AM1.18m | 9:26PM1.42m | 9:44AM1.25m | 10:01PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:30AM0.41m | 11:20AM0.31m | 1:23AM0.34m | 12:33PM0.27m | 2:06AM0.29m | 1:32PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:23PM0.21m | 3:18AM0.27m | 3:09PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.28m | 3:53PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 29 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 14 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 14 | ESE 6 |
33 | 15 | 14 | 51 | 49 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 74 | 59 | 29 | 68 | 4 | 334 | 166 | 39 | 110 | 66 | 4 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | S 23 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 12 | SE 10 |
17 | 16 | 56 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SE 11 | NE 6 | E 15 | — | E 9 | ESE 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 15 | — | E 14 |
4 | — | 9 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 3 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 9 |
126 | 52 | — | 13 | — | 46 | 19 | 31 | — | — | 55 | 470 | 577 | 1020 | 3 | 126 | 541 | 440 | 120 | 440 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 157 | 20 | 229 | 158 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 6 |
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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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