Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions with hardly anything worth paddling out for until the weekend of the 2nd of August. The first couple of weeks are mostly write-offs, with small, messy swell and onshore or cross-shore winds ruining any chance of quality. The water temp is sitting at 70°F and that’s bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real glimmer comes on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. Broadbeach will see a tiny 2ft swell from the E, but the wind goes glassy with a light NW breeze. It’s clean, but the swell is weak. It’s a session for the longboard or a foamie, just to get wet. The conditions are ordinary at best, but at least you won’t be fighting the wind.

Then on Monday morning, the 3rd of August, we get a repeat: glassy conditions with a light W wind and a 1ft swell from the SE. It’s the same story – clean but tiny. If you’re a beginner, these are the only windows where it’s not completely blown out.

After that, the wind picks up again and we’re back to chop until Sunday morning, the 9th of August. That morning, Broadbeach gets a 4ft SE swell, with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. There’s a bit more push. The period is only 8 seconds though, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a proper groundswell. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon sees the wind swing more onshore, so the morning is your best bet.

If you’re an expert, hold out for Saturday the 8th of August. The morning brings a 5ft SE swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SSE. There’s real power. It’s not clean, but if you’re hungry for size, that’s the biggest push of the whole forecast. The afternoon is similar with 5ft and a cross-onshore wind. It’s not going to be pretty, but for a strong paddler, it’s the only day with real punch.

So, the standout pick? If you want clean, glassy surf, it’s the mornings of the 2nd and 3rd of August – but bring a log. If you want size and can handle some chop, the morning of the 8th of August is your only real option for a proper wave, even if it’s messy. For everyone else, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast.

Rusty.

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