Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the surf is basically flat. We’re looking at a few days of tiny, weak waves that are barely worth a paddle, with the combined energy sitting between 10 and 80. That’s low energy stuff. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real pulse of swell doesn’t show up until Thursday the 16th of July. That morning, a 6ft swell from the SE with a 9-second period pushes through, but the wind is howling from the SSE at 22 mph, making for a lumpy cross-shore mess. The combined energy climbs to 483, but it’s not clean. By the afternoon it’s 7ft, still cross-shore and messy. Honestly, not a good look.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th stay similar – solid swell sizes between 6ft and 8ft, but that strong SSE wind keeps things choppy and cross-shore. The energy ramps up to 917 by Saturday afternoon, but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddler’s delight.

Sunday the 19th brings the biggest swell of the period – 12ft from the ESE with a 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 2950. That’s powerful, but it’s also blowing 25 mph cross-shore in the morning. That size is expert-only territory, and with the wind, it’s a wild, lumpy mess. Monday the 20th stays big, with 8ft to 10ft waves, but the cross-onshore wind doesn’t let up.

The standout window is the weekend of the 25th and 26th of July. Saturday the 25th morning is the pick of the bunch: a 8ft ESE swell with a 12-second period, a light NW breeze at 6 mph blowing cross-offshore, and the report calls it “clean.” The combined energy is a strong 2605. That’s a solid groundswell with good period, so it’ll have some punch and shape. Keep in mind, at that size it’s better for experienced surfers. Crowds are listed as “often” at Broadbeach, so expect company. The water temp is still around average for the season.

Sunday the 26th morning is also a beauty – 8ft from the ESE, 11-second period, and glassy conditions with no wind. Combined energy is 2138. That’s clean, lined-up, and powerful. Ideal for the more confident surfer. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out early.

There’s a gap from the 26th afternoon through to the 29th, with smaller, cleaner options on the 27th and 28th mornings, but nothing that stands out. Wednesday the 29th morning sees a 3ft ESE swell with a clean offshore wind from the W at 16 mph, making for small but tidy waves – good for beginners or a longboard.

So, the one to circle is Saturday the 25th of July morning, with a close second on Sunday the 26th morning. Big, clean, and powerful. Everything else is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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