Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s look at what we’ve got over the next 16 days for the Gold Coast. It ain't pretty. We’re staring at a long, dry spell before anything surfable shows up.
From the start through the end of the week, it’s flat and messy. Don't bother. The first real chance to get wet is Friday morning, August 28th, at Broadbeach. We’re talking tiny waves of 0.8 ft from the east, with glassy conditions – dead calm wind. The water is about 68°F, which is normal for this time of year. The swell energy is weak (85), so it’s really just for a beginner to bob around on a soft top.
That weekend and most of the next week are more of the same: weak, onshore junk.
The one day this forecast lights up is Sunday morning, August 30th. A solid southerly swell hits Broadbeach at 8 ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period. The wave energy jumps massively to 1164 – that’s a proper amount of water moving. But it comes with a fresh 18 mph side-shore wind, which is going to make it lumpy and tough. That size is for experts only, and the wind won’t do us any favors. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
After that, it fades away again. The final week has some very long-period swell (up to 20 seconds) from the southeast, but the waves are only 1 ft to 1 ft. You might find a clean, tiny ripple on Monday morning, September 7th, with a light offshore wind, but you’ll be struggling to get wet.
The standout: It’s slim pickings. Friday morning, August 28th at Broadbeach for the glassy, clean conditions is your safest bet if you just want to be out there. Sunday morning, August 30th has the size but is only for experienced surfers and the wind is a mess. That’s about all she wrote.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | E 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 110 | 123 | 101 | 97 | 76 | 81 | 67 | 95 | 70 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 51 | 52 | 226 | 63 | 452 | 45 | 59 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:42PM1.35m | 7:55AM0.92m | 8:16PM1.40m | 8:30AM0.99m | 8:49PM1.44m | 9:03AM1.07m | 9:20PM1.44m | 9:36AM1.14m | 9:52PM1.42m | 10:10AM1.20m | 10:25PM1.37m | 10:47AM1.25m | 10:59PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.33m | 2:29AM0.35m | 1:40PM0.31m | 2:58AM0.33m | 2:19PM0.30m | 3:26AM0.32m | 2:57PM0.30m | 3:52AM0.31m | 3:35PM0.30m | 4:20AM0.31m | 4:15PM0.31m | 4:49AM0.30m | 4:58PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 85 | 110 | 123 | 101 | 97 | 76 | 81 | 67 | 95 | 70 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 60 | 43 | 45 | 39 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | WNW 3 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 15 | — | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 18 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 4 | — | 40 | 26 | 52 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | SSE 10 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 11 | — | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 19 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 25 | 36 | 13 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 28 | 18 | 9 | — | 18 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 25 | 226 | 63 | 452 | 20 | 59 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 508 | 147 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 60 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 60 | 20 | 14 | 60 | 158 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 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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