
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week and a bit at Broadbeach is a pretty flat run. We’ve got a long gap with no real surf to speak of, and even when the swell does show a pulse, it’s nothing to write home about. The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a write-off. Saturday afternoon the 1st of August kicks off with rain showers and a weak 3ft SE swell at a short 6 seconds, combined energy is a measly 59 – that’s weak, and the cross-onshore wind is making a mess of it. Sunday the 2nd is even smaller, with a 1ft swell, though the period jumps to 16 seconds, which is a long period groundswell. The combined energy picks up to 168 (moderate), but it’s still tiny and choppy. Monday the 3rd brings a bit more size – 3ft SE swell – but again, the wind is cross-onshore and the period drops to 11 seconds. The energy sits at 189 (moderate), but the conditions are poor. Tuesday the 4th morning gives a brief window of clean surf with a cross-offshore wind on a 1ft ESE swell, but the energy is only 67 (weak) – barely worth a paddle.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is the first real bright spot. We get glassy conditions with no wind, and a 3ft E swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is 132 (moderate). It’s small, but if you’re a beginner or just want a gentle session, that’s your best early call. The afternoon turns onshore and messy again.
From Thursday the 6th through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s a long stretch of tiny, poor surf. Swells hover around 2ft to 2ft, periods are short (7-9 seconds), and energy rarely breaks 100. The wind is either cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. There’s a brief clean-up on Sunday the 9th morning with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft – it’s surfable but very ordinary.
Now, things start to look up around Wednesday the 13th of August. The morning sees a 4ft E swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 463 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-offshore, so the surf should be clean, with decent shape. This is the standout window for the whole forecast. The afternoon of the 13th is even better – offshore wind from the west at 9 mph, a 4ft E swell with the same 12-second period, and energy at 380. The conditions are clean and the waves should have some push. This is the best on offer, and it’s solid for intermediate surfers.
Thursday the 14th of August morning is glassy, with a 3ft ESE swell at 11 seconds and energy at 246 (moderate). It’s a clean, small morning – good for a beginner or a longboard. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and messy. Friday the 15th morning sees light offshore winds from the west, a 3ft E swell at 11 seconds, and energy at 237. Clean again, but small. Saturday the 16th of August morning is glassy, but the swell drops to 2ft with 11 seconds – energy at 95 (weak) – and it’s surfable but fading.
Overall, the standout is Wednesday the 13th of August, especially the afternoon, with offshore wind and a solid 4ft to 4ft east swell. The 12-second period gives it some grunt. That’s your best chance for a decent wave. The rest of the period is mostly small, clean windows for beginners or flat spells. Hang in there, and keep an eye on that Wednesday.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | 406 | 85 | 82 | 134 | 127 | 98 | 31 | 25 | 86 | 117 | 96 | 78 | 55 | 27 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:58PM1.44m | 11:16AM1.09m | 11:32PM1.38m | 11:59AM1.12m | 00:10AM1.28m | 12:48PM1.14m | 00:52AM1.17m | 1:48PM1.15m | 1:43AM1.04m | 3:02PM1.18m | 2:49AM0.92m | 4:24PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:34AM0.34m | 5:13PM0.35m | 6:05AM0.34m | 5:58PM0.39m | 6:40AM0.33m | 6:51PM0.44m | 7:19AM0.32m | 7:53PM0.50m | 8:05AM0.32m | 9:15PM0.54m | 9:01AM0.31m | 11:05PM0.53m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
35 | 59 | 65 | 38 | 134 | 127 | 98 | 15 | 16 | 86 | 117 | 96 | 78 | 55 | 27 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | E 18 | E 18 | S 8 | E 16 | ESE 8 | ENE 3 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
5 | 34 | 85 | 82 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | SE 16 | ENE 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 15 | — | SE 9 | ESE 10 | E 19 | NE 8 | S 9 | E 18 | S 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | E 15 | NE 6 |
6 | 63 | 10 | 73 | 16 | 4 | — | 19 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — |
79 | 406 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 6 |
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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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