
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and a board, let’s talk about what’s doing at Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s not a magic run. The big picture is a lot of cross-shore and cross-onshore wind messing up the waves, and the swell energy is mostly weak to moderate. Water temp is sitting right on 70°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to paddle out comes Wednesday morning, the 9th of September. Conditions are looking glassy with an easterly breeze at just 3 mph, and the swell is a tiny 2ft coming from the SE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (95), so don’t expect much push, but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. That’s the best of the first week, but honestly, it’s not a standout.
Then things get real sloppy. Thursday the 10th sees a bump in swell height to 6ft with moderate energy (514), but the southerly wind is howling at 22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. That trend continues right through to the 14th, with heights between 4ft and 6ft, but the wind is never your friend. It’s all cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the period drops to 6-7 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-affected junk. For a beach break like Broadbeach, this setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
There’s a brief window on Tuesday morning the 15th of September. Another glassy morning with a light NNE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is small again, 2ft from the ENE with a period of 6 seconds, and combined energy is a weak 48. It’s clean and rideable, but you’ll be working for it.
The second week is a write-off for quality surf. From the 16th through to the 23rd, swell heights stay under 3ft, periods are short (5-6 seconds), and the wind is a mix of onshore, cross-on, and cross-off, but never good. The energy is almost always in the weak 2-digit numbers. There’s one clean moment on Saturday morning the 19th with a cross-offshore NNW wind, but the swell is only 3ft with a 6-second period. It’s clean, but it’s barely a wave.
Honestly, the only two windows worth a look are those glassy mornings on the 9th and the 15th. They’re not going to win any awards, but they’re the cleanest of a rough bunch. Crowds are often a thing at Broadbeach, so expect company even on the small days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 52 | 112 | 79 | 58 | 78 | 505 | 673 | 430 | 423 | 318 | 215 | 237 | 206 | 99 | 275 | 123 | 64 | 46 | 44 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM1.45m | 7:38AM0.99m | 8:06PM1.48m | 8:23AM1.10m | 8:48PM1.46m | 9:04AM1.18m | 9:26PM1.42m | 9:44AM1.25m | 10:01PM1.34m | 10:22AM1.28m | 10:34PM1.24m | 11:01AM1.28m | 11:04PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.27m | 2:06AM0.29m | 1:32PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:23PM0.21m | 3:18AM0.27m | 3:09PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.28m | 3:53PM0.27m | 4:20AM0.29m | 4:35PM0.33m | 4:49AM0.30m | 5:18PM0.40m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 11 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
9 | 9 | 112 | 79 | 58 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 99 | 110 | 5 | 64 | 46 | 44 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 15 | — | SE 23 | — | S 21 | E 14 | — | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 13 | E 10 | SE 10 | NE 8 | SE 10 |
16 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 4 | — | 21 | — | 9 | 4 | — | 4 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 11 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 19 | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 10 |
— | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
64 | 52 | 1 | — | — | 78 | 505 | 673 | 430 | 423 | 318 | 215 | 237 | 206 | — | 275 | 123 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 157 | 14 | 340 | 340 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 0 |
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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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