Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.9° C
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Broadbeach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadbeach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Broadbeach is a real mixed bag, and honestly, it’s mostly a lot of waiting for very little reward. The pattern starts with a nasty, windy mess, then gives us a brief little window of clean, rideable waves before it all fades away into tiny, weak dribble. There’s only one true standout that’s worth setting your alarm for, and it’s a long way off.

We kick off Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st with a solid pulse of swell, around 10ft dropping to 8ft from the ESE, but the wind is a disaster. A strong to fresh SSE breeze is blowing straight across the waves, making it a total washing machine. The combined energy is high, but it’s all for nothing – the surf is poor, messy, and not worth suiting up for. This is one for the kite crew, not the paddle crew.

Then we get a little reprieve. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd mornings see a glassy, clean setup. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still from the E, with a moderate 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate, and with glassy conditions, it’s actually surfable for a beginner to intermediate. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the best on offer in the first week – small, clean, and fun on a log or a mid-length. It won’t be firing, but it’s the only time you’ll get a decent wave without getting blown off it.

After Thursday afternoon, it all goes south. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of July, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves – mostly under 3ft – with increasingly poor winds. The combined energy drops into the double digits, meaning the ocean is just flat. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 31st of July where a groundswell from the ESE with a very long 14-second period and a light offshore wind gives us a clean, glassy 2ft, and the energy jumps. That’s tricky, though – that long period at a beach break like Broadbeach can be fat and closey, and the swell is tiny. It’s a longboarder’s gamble.

The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Friday the 31st of July. That’s the only time in the whole period where you get a clean, offshore morning with a proper groundswell pulse. The 2ft from the ESE with a 14-second period and a light W wind at 6 mph is the best combo we’ve got. The combined energy is moderate, and the glassy conditions will make it look a lot better than the height suggests. It’s a window of opportunity, but it’s a week and a half away.

After that, the first of August sees a rise in wind and a messy cross-shore, and then it’s back to tiny, poor surf for the first few days of August. The whole setup is pretty bleak, and there’s a big gap of almost no surf from the 24th of July right through to the 30th.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday and Thursday mornings this week are your best bet for a clean, small wave. The true standout is the morning of Friday the 31st of July – clean, offshore, with a proper groundswell. Everything else is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
ESE
10
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ESE
10
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ESE
10
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ESE
10
2.3
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10
1.7
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10
1.5
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E
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2700
1996
1484
1700
979
513
373
327
270
215
136
108
102
76
78
129
51
51
36
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
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20
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E
5
N
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WNW
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W
15
ESE
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
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SW
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NW
10
ESE
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:02AM1.25m
1:52PM1.06m
1:44AM1.12m
2:59PM1.08m
2:32AM1.00m
4:07PM1.11m
3:30AM0.90m
5:10PM1.15m
4:37AM0.83m
6:04PM1.21m
5:42AM0.80m
6:52PM1.27m
Low Tide
7:33AM0.38m
7:34PM0.52m
8:12AM0.38m
8:40PM0.59m
8:55AM0.37m
10:09PM0.63m
9:45AM0.36m
11:43PM0.61m
10:41AM0.34m
00:53AM0.55m
11:38AM0.32m
1:46AM0.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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