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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 pm Saturday 28 Mar 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
26.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 4th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 107 | 106 | 169 | 293 | 57 | 277 | 321 | 41 | 55 | 151 | 120 | 218 | 166 | 223 | 264 | 200 | 269 | 254 | 214 | 323 | 475 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:11PM 0.98 | 6:35AM 1.45 | 7:02PM 1.09 | 7:23AM 1.46 | 7:46PM 1.20 | 8:04AM 1.45 | 8:25PM 1.30 | 8:41AM 1.41 | 9:03PM 1.37 | 9:15AM 1.35 | 9:39PM 1.42 | 9:46AM 1.28 | 10:15PM 1.44 | 10:16AM 1.21 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:51PM 0.45 | 1:21PM 0.42 | 12:55AM 0.41 | 1:58PM 0.39 | 1:48AM 0.38 | 2:31PM 0.38 | 2:35AM 0.38 | 3:01PM 0.38 | 3:17AM 0.40 | 3:29PM 0.38 | 3:58AM 0.44 | 3:57PM 0.38 | 4:38AM 0.48 | ||||||||||
Sat 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | ||
| Sunset | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | ||
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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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