Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 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's on the table for the Broadbeach stretch.
Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch to start. There's a lot of junky, wind-affected surf in the mix, and you'll be waiting a fair while for anything really worthwhile. The first decent window doesn't show up until Monday the 24th of August, so there's a good ten-day gap of poor conditions to sit through before things come together.
The standout for the entire 16-day window is Monday morning, the 24th of August. The wind swings offshore from the west, light and clean, with a glassy surface. You've got a clean 4 ft swell from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 339. It's not huge, but that offshore wind and clean face will make the most of what's running. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so if you're keen, that's the morning to get out there.
The only other session that might be worth a look is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. The swell is a bit smaller at 3 ft from the east, but the wind is glassy again, with only 5 km/h from the SE. The combined energy is weak (96), but it's clean, which is more than you can say for most of the period. Very ordinary overall, but if you're desperate for a paddle, it's the only other option.
The rest of the run is dominated by strong cross and cross-onshore winds, bumpy, choppy conditions, and generally poor surf. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
For a beginner break like Broadbeach, the limited clean windows are your only real chance for a decent wave. The morning of the 24th is the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 42 | 42 | 270 | 28 | 133 | 232 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 310 | 336 | 575 | 265 | 289 | 445 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:22AM1.05m | 9:53PM1.55m | 10:05AM1.11m | 10:32PM1.48m | 10:47AM1.15m | 11:09PM1.38m | 11:30AM1.17m | 11:43PM1.27m | 12:16PM1.16m | 00:16AM1.14m | 1:07PM1.14m | 00:51AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52AM0.29m | 3:18PM0.20m | 4:28AM0.30m | 4:04PM0.24m | 5:02AM0.32m | 4:49PM0.30m | 5:34AM0.34m | 5:33PM0.38m | 6:05AM0.35m | 6:19PM0.46m | 6:38AM0.36m | 7:09PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 61 | 42 | 42 | 11 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 28 | 34 | 15 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 266 | 265 | 279 | 265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 15 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 9 | SSE 8 | — | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 29 | 31 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 41 | 236 | — | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 10 | S 15 | SE 10 | E 16 | E 17 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | S 6 | ESE 2 | SSE 8 | — | SE 10 | SSE 8 | S 3 | SE 4 | S 3 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | 270 | — | 133 | 232 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 310 | 336 | 575 | — | 289 | 445 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 229 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 72 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 6 |
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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).
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