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Broadbeach Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Broadbeach surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Broadbeach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadbeach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 296 | 324 | 251 | 514 | 739 | 638 | 408 | 551 | 299 | 492 | 612 | 459 | 630 | 428 | 688 | 763 | 549 | 494 | 567 | 392 | 509 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:32PM 0.90 | 1:31AM 1.46 | 1:55PM 0.85 | 2:48AM 1.41 | 3:35PM 0.86 | 4:03AM 1.38 | 4:53PM 0.94 | 5:07AM 1.36 | 5:51PM 1.04 | 6:01AM 1.34 | 6:39PM 1.16 | 6:47AM 1.31 | 7:22PM 1.27 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:21PM 0.40 | 8:36AM 0.52 | 7:23PM 0.45 | 9:59AM 0.50 | 8:40PM 0.50 | 11:06AM 0.46 | 10:11PM 0.51 | 11:56AM 0.42 | 11:33PM 0.49 | 12:38PM 0.39 | 12:38AM 0.47 | 1:14PM 0.37 | 1:32AM 0.45 | ||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
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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.
Broadbeach is 1 km (1 miles) from Surfers Paradise. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Surfers Paradise. Surfers Paradise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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