
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with 611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks.
We’re kicking off with a pretty slow start. Wednesday the 22nd is a write-off, with cross-onshore winds and only marginal, choppy 5ft surf. The swell energy is moderate at 465 and the water temp is a very average 69°, so nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year.
The real window opens up on Thursday morning the 23rd. It’s not big, with a 4ft swell from the east at 8 seconds, but the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive for clean conditions. The break is fairly consistent and offers a beginner-friendly wave. The energy is moderate (266). It’s a small window though, by afternoon the wind swings onshore and it’s all over.
Friday morning the 24th is a no-go with strong cross-shore winds, and the swell is tiny. Saturday morning the 25th is the standout of the whole run. The swell builds to 5ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds, and it’s glassy again. The combined energy hits 590 – that’s moderate to strong energy, and the winds are dead calm. The water temp is still 69°, about average. This is the best session on offer, with clean, punchy waves and no crowd concerns mentioned. It’s a solid morning for a paddle.
After that, it drops off a cliff. Sunday the 26th through to the end of the month is a mix of tiny swell, poor winds, and onshore chop. The energy dips to double digits and even low triple digits. There’s a gap of no real surf from Sunday the 26th through to Thursday the 30th afternoon, where the swell tries to pick up to 4ft but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s still messy.
The first week of August looks weak. Saturday the 1st has a 4ft swell from the ESE in the morning, but it’s cross-onshore. The afternoon sees a 4ft swell from the south with a big energy jump to 530, but the wind is onshore. Marginal at best. Sunday the 2nd is glassy in the morning with a 3ft swell, but it’s small and the energy is only 151. Not a standout.
The rest of the second week is tiny, with under 3ft swell and mostly poor conditions. The 6th of August has a long-period 14-second swell, but it’s only 0.7ft, so it’s a non-event. Nothing to get excited about.
In short, Saturday morning the 25th is your best bet – glassy, clean, and a solid 5ft SSE swell. Get out there for that one. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SE 5 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
318 | 270 | 220 | 173 | 133 | 105 | 80 | 168 | 117 | 400 | 58 | 42 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 225 | 18 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:07PM1.11m | 3:30AM0.90m | 5:10PM1.15m | 4:37AM0.83m | 6:04PM1.21m | 5:42AM0.80m | 6:52PM1.27m | 6:39AM0.80m | 7:34PM1.33m | 7:29AM0.82m | 8:12PM1.39m | 8:12AM0.86m | 8:48PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.63m | 9:45AM0.36m | 11:43PM0.61m | 10:41AM0.34m | 00:53AM0.55m | 11:38AM0.32m | 1:46AM0.49m | 12:31PM0.30m | 2:27AM0.44m | 1:18PM0.29m | 3:03AM0.40m | 2:00PM0.28m | 3:36AM0.37m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 5 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | ENE 4 |
318 | 270 | 220 | 173 | 133 | 105 | 80 | 31 | 74 | 90 | 58 | 42 | 28 | 43 | 40 | 41 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 | SE 8 | E 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SE 8 |
130 | 153 | 179 | 87 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 26 | 52 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 22 | 3 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | E 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 |
17 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 | — | 48 | 46 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 5 | — | SSW 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 168 | 117 | 400 | — | — | — | — | — | 225 | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 151 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 9 |
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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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