Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with E 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 (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Broadbeach. The next couple of weeks start with a bit of a bumpy ride, but there’s a couple of windows if you’re patient. Water temp is right around 70°, so about average for the season.
The first proper chance to get wet is Saturday the 18th of July. You’ve got a good 7ft ESE swell rolling in, with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong at 1048. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW, which will keep the surface clean. This is the standout of the whole run. It’s a bit meaty for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be well-shaped.
Sunday the 19th is a big one – 10ft from the ESE – but the wind is screaming from the SSE at 25 mph, making it a cross-onshore mess. The energy is massive, over 1400, but it’s just too blown out for a good paddle. That’s for the experts only, and even then it’s a battle.
From Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd, the swell drops from 8ft down to 4ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore or cross-shore, keeping things lumpy and uninviting. Not worth the effort.
Now, Thursday the 23rd of July is the next little gem. The swell is a small 4ft from the E, period 9 seconds, and the energy is weak at 204. But the wind is glassy. Flat calm. That morning session will be as clean as a whistle, with tiny, fun little waves. Perfect for a longboard or a foamie.
Friday the 24th is similar – 3ft, glassy in the morning, but it’s dropping fast. Surfable, but only just.
After that, from the 25th of July right through the end of the month, the swell disappears to barely 2ft or less. You’ll see some offshore winds from the west now and then, but the waves are too small to count. It’s a solid 6 to 7 days of flat water.
The very last day of the forecast, Saturday the 1st of August, shows a tiny bump of 4ft from the SE, but it’s not enough to get excited about.
So, the two best bets: Saturday the 18th for the clean, solid swell, and Thursday the 23rd for the glassy, small-wave session. Everything else is either blown out or flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 498 | 475 | 1210 | 2118 | 2096 | 2172 | 1855 | 1525 | 1422 | 1243 | 770 | 568 | 311 | 257 | 210 | 169 | 133 | 105 | 134 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:39PM1.49m | 12:00PM1.04m | 00:21AM1.38m | 12:53PM1.05m | 1:02AM1.25m | 1:52PM1.06m | 1:44AM1.12m | 2:59PM1.08m | 2:32AM1.00m | 4:07PM1.11m | 3:30AM0.90m | 5:10PM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:18AM0.36m | 5:49PM0.36m | 6:56AM0.38m | 6:39PM0.44m | 7:33AM0.38m | 7:34PM0.52m | 8:12AM0.38m | 8:40PM0.59m | 8:55AM0.37m | 10:09PM0.63m | 9:45AM0.36m | 11:43PM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | S 20 | — | — | S 17 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 475 | 1210 | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | 821 | 770 | 568 | 311 | 257 | 210 | 169 | 133 | 105 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SE 16 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 498 | 27 | 48 | 2118 | 2096 | 2172 | 1855 | 1525 | 1422 | 1243 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 294 | 746 | 734 | 679 | 663 | 158 | 20 | 158 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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