Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 21 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, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 25th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s look at the Gold Coast. It’s a pretty flat spell, to be honest. We’re gonna have to be patient.

Friday 21st August is a total dud. Tiny 3ft easterly windswell with a short 7 second period and cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is weak (108). Poor day.

Saturday 22nd August is a slight step up. The morning sees a light offshore wind from the west-northwest, cleaning up the 2ft east-northeast swell. The period is still short at 7 seconds, with only 58 combined energy. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still small.

Sunday 23rd through Monday 24th August is back to poor. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up the already small 2-3ft swell. The energy stays below 84. Not worth it.

Tuesday 25th August has a glimmer. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with 3ft of east-northeast swell. The combined energy is still low (97), but the clean surface makes it the best of a flat week. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect any power.

Wednesday 26th August morning sees a bump in energy to 124, with 3ft east swell and clean cross-offshore winds. The swell period is still a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak. The afternoon turns choppy.

Thursday 27th August is a write-off. The swell picks up to 4-5ft, but it’s accompanied by strong cross and cross-onshore winds, creating a messy, choppy ocean. The combined energy jumps to 212-352, but the quality is terrible.

Friday 28th August morning is the standout. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the 3ft east-northeast swell has a combined energy of 202. It’s clean, small, and perfect for a longboard or a beginner. The crowd factor at Broadbeach is “often”, so you might have company, but it’ll be a fun, mellow session. The swell direction from the east-northeast is a touch off the optimum, but for the size, it’ll be fine.

The water temperature is 68°, which is about 1° cooler than the average for this time of year. Not a big deal, just a little cool.

After that, the next week is a mix of small, weak swells and onshore winds. Saturday 29th August morning is glassy again, but the energy is lower at 132. From Sunday 30th August through to Saturday 5th September, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, with the swell staying between 2ft and 3ft. The combined energy gets a little stronger around 1st September with 252, but the wind is cross-shore, and the surf quality is described as “marginal” or “poor.” There’s no real standout in the second week. It’s a long stretch of mediocrity.

So, the one true standout is the glassy morning session on Friday 28th August. It’s not a big swell, but it’ll be clean, fun, and the best you’ll get in the 16-day window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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238
176
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:33PM1.13m
4:08AM0.74m
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
Low Tide
11:29PM0.59m
9:50AM0.38m
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
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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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