
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,537 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
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Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at Broadbeach.
First up, it's a slow start. The first few days have got a nasty cross-shore wind, weak energy, and the waves are just messy. You're looking at a flat spell for the first week, so don't bother with the wetsuit just yet.
Things finally start looking a bit better around Saturday the 11th. The morning session is glassy with a 3ft easterly swell, period around 10 seconds. It's not huge, but it's clean and rideable. Combined swell energy is weak at 170. This is the best you'll see for the first week, but it's still pretty average.
Now, circle Wednesday the 15th. The morning kicks off with glassy conditions again and a 5ft southerly swell. That's a bit punchy for the groms, but it's doable. The real standout is Wednesday afternoon: clean 6ft waves from the south-southeast with a light northwesterly cross-offshore breeze. Swell energy jumps to a moderate 610. That's your best bet – clean, solid waves.
Looking further out to Saturday the 18th of July, there's a solid 6-7ft southeast groundswell with a long 14-second period. That's expert territory. The wind is cross-offshore from the west-northwest, and the energy is strong at 1559. Because it's a long-period swell, it might be a bit too straight for a beach break, but the clean conditions will make it worthwhile for the experienced crew. Sunday the 19th drops back to messy, choppy onshores.
Overall, it's not a consistent run. There are long gaps of poor conditions. The real standout is the Wednesday the 15th afternoon session, followed by the glassy Saturday the 11th morning for smaller, cleaner waves. For the experts, Saturday the 18th morning has some serious power, but that's a long-range call, so don't go booking your flights yet.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
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149 | 106 | 316 | 308 | 373 | 1488 | 390 | 745 | 2537 | 677 | 651 | 1952 | 467 | 347 | 327 | 718 | 698 | 212 | 170 | 139 | 88 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 12:34PM0.97m | 00:47AM1.33m | 1:27PM1.00m | 1:31AM1.25m | 2:28PM1.05m | 2:23AM1.15m | 3:37PM1.11m | 3:23AM1.05m | 4:48PM1.20m | 4:34AM0.96m | 5:53PM1.31m | 5:46AM0.91m | 6:52PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.43m | 7:29AM0.37m | 7:09PM0.47m | 8:08AM0.36m | 8:10PM0.51m | 8:53AM0.34m | 9:26PM0.54m | 9:43AM0.32m | 11:00PM0.55m | 10:40AM0.30m | 00:31AM0.50m | 11:42AM0.27m | 1:42AM0.44m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
149 | 106 | 83 | 138 | 126 | 497 | 390 | — | 918 | 677 | 113 | 768 | 467 | 347 | 327 | 250 | 260 | 212 | 170 | 139 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | NE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | E 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 12 |
4 | 34 | 62 | 46 | 3 | 73 | 64 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 14 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 3 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | S 4 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — |
15 | 29 | 316 | 308 | 373 | 1488 | 3 | 745 | 2537 | 9 | 651 | 1952 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 718 | 698 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 788 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 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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