Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for the most part. We’ve got a real quiet start, with nothing doing for the first few days. The swell’s tiny, the wind’s mostly on it or cross-shore, and honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for. We’re looking at a lot of knee-high dribble with poor conditions. Don’t get too antsy, though – there’s a little window of hope later on, but you’ll need to be patient.

Thursday the 6th is a write-off. The water’s 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, but the waves are poor. Friday the 7th sees a touch more size – 2ft – but it’s still ordinary. Saturday the 8th stays in the same boat, with a bit more energy but the wind’s not helping. The first real chance you get is Sunday morning the 9th. It’s not epic, but the swell pushes to 3ft from the east with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean, and there’s a bit more push in the water. The combined energy is moderate at 174. It’s the standout of the first week, but that’s not saying much.

Monday the 10th has some clean, offshore conditions with moderate breeze, but the swell backs off again. The rest of that week is a mix of small, poor surf and less-than-ideal winds. The energy stays low, and the waves stay small. It’s a waiting game.

Now, let’s talk about the middle of the month. Friday the 14th is interesting. The swell’s tiny, but the period is getting long – 15 to 16 seconds – and the energy is picking up. It’s still marginal, but there’s a hint of something better. Then, Saturday morning the 15th is the one to circle. The swell is 3ft but from the southeast with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. It’s clean, and the energy is moderate-to-strong at 272. This is the best surf we’ve got in the whole stretch. It’s a small, clean day, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The downside is the afternoon turns to rubbish with a strong cross-onshore wind, so get out early.

After that, the bottom falls out. Sunday the 16th through the end of the period sees the swell pick up a bit – 5ft to 6ft – but the wind turns onshore and cross-shore with a lot of chop. The energy is moderate to strong, but the quality is poor. It’s not going to be a surfer’s wave; with that wind and the beach break setup, it’s more interesting for the kite crew than for us paddle surfers. The period is short, around 7-8 seconds, so it’s just messy, lumpy, and onshore slop. This continues right through to the 21st, with no real let-up.

So, bottom line: the standout is Saturday the 15th in the morning. Get out early for clean, glassy conditions and that push of longer-period swell. The rest is a waiting game. The beginning is dead, and the end is blown-out. Keep your expectations low, and your patience high.

Rusty.

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