Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Oi, Rusty here. Gotta level with you – the next 16 days are looking like a proper bust for a decent paddle at Broadbeach. The winds are relentless and onshore, keeping the ocean a mess. You’re looking at a long stretch of real poor conditions right through the start of September, so best sit this one out.
First chance to even think about it is Wednesday, August 2nd morning. We’re talking a tiny 2ft swell from the East with a 10-second period. The combined energy is weak, just 84, but the light northwesterly cross-offshore breeze should clean things up. It’s small and ordinary. Water temp is about 69°F, which is average for this time of year.
Thursday, August 3rd morning gives a repeat – a bit smaller at 1ft from the East, same 9-second period, and that clean cross-offshore wind from the northwest. Tiny and ordinary, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only windows not chopped out.
The real standout comes Monday, September 7th afternoon. The wind swings solid westerly, straight offshore, and we get a 3ft swell from the southeast with a decent 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to moderate at 210. "Good surf conditions" is the call. Clean offshore wind on a 3ft wave with that period means peaky, fun waves. This is the session to lock in.
Before that, Sunday, September 6th morning is a tease with a 3ft swell from the north and a light cross-offshore northwesterly wind, but the energy is weak at 113 – likely bumpy. Hold out for Monday afternoon.
Friday, September 11th onward, it’s back to onshore muck. Swell hangs around but the wind is junk.
Stay patient. That Monday afternoon glass-off is your only real look. Everything else is a scratch for tiny scraps.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 34 | 43 | 320 | 37 | 35 | 99 | 60 | 181 | 47 | 80 | 100 | 52 | 50 | 94 | 68 | 46 | 44 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.44m | 9:36AM1.14m | 9:52PM1.42m | 10:10AM1.20m | 10:25PM1.37m | 10:47AM1.25m | 10:59PM1.29m | 11:30AM1.27m | 11:38PM1.17m | 12:19PM1.27m | 00:21AM1.04m | 1:20PM1.25m | 1:16AM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.30m | 3:52AM0.31m | 3:35PM0.30m | 4:20AM0.31m | 4:15PM0.31m | 4:49AM0.30m | 4:58PM0.34m | 5:21AM0.29m | 5:45PM0.38m | 5:56AM0.29m | 6:40PM0.43m | 6:38AM0.29m | 7:48PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 44 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 37 | 34 | 22 | 26 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 50 | 94 | 68 | 46 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SE 18 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 9 | NE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 10 | 34 | 36 | 26 | 35 | 16 | 4 | 25 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 52 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | E 10 | — | SE 10 | E 14 | E 12 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 18 | 43 | 27 | — | 16 | 8 | — | 15 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | — | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | S 3 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | 34 | — | 320 | 27 | 1 | 99 | 60 | 181 | 47 | 80 | 100 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 0 |
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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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