Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.5° 

Broadbeach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadbeach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – this forecast for the next couple of weeks is a flat patch for Gold Coast surf. Broadbeach is the only game in town, and it’s not firing. There’s a long gap with no real recommendations, so don’t hold your breath for anything epic. We’ve got a mix of tiny, short-period swell and tricky winds, with only a few windows where conditions come together for a half-decent paddle.

The first half of the period is pretty average. Monday morning, 3 August, kicks off with a glassy, clear morning at Broadbeach. The swell is only 3 ft out of the SE with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (177). The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is glassy, so it’s clean, but the waves are very ordinary. It’s a struggle to get excited. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so don’t bother.

Tuesday 4 August drops even smaller – 1 ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, and energy plummets to 65. The morning has a cross-off breeze, keeping it clean, but there’s barely a ripple to ride. Wednesday morning 5 August is a highlight with glassy conditions and 3 ft from the east, period 10 seconds, and moderate energy (132). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets choppy again.

Thursday 6 to Friday 7 August sees swell hanging around 2 ft with short periods (7-8 seconds) and weak energy (81-84). Winds are glassy on Thursday morning but then turn cross and cross-on, making it messy. Saturday 8 August is poor with onshore winds and choppy surf, energy hitting 110 in the afternoon but still not worth it.

Sunday 9 August morning is a standout – glassy, clear, 3 ft from the east at 8 seconds, energy moderate at 157. It’s the best wave of the first week, but still just surfable, not great. The afternoon gets cross-shore wind and poor.

Monday 10 August has a morning cross-off, clean, with 3 ft from the ENE, period 9 seconds, and energy 135. It’s doable but ordinary. The afternoon blows out with 25 km/h cross-onshore winds.

From 11 to 13 August, swell stays tiny (2-2 ft) with short periods and weak energy, and winds are mixed. Not worth the drive.

Now, Friday 14 August morning brings a jump – 5 ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, and strong energy at 416. But the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore, making it lumpy and poor. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The afternoon drops away.

The second week, from 15 to 18 August, is flat: 2-2 ft, periods 10-12 seconds, energy moderate at best (76-186). The last morning on 18 August has a cross-off breeze and clean conditions with 2 ft from the east, period 12 seconds, energy 186 – it’s surfable but very ordinary again.

There’s nothing here that screams “go.” If you’re desperate, the best windows are Wednesday 5 August morning, Sunday 9 August morning, Monday 10 August morning, and maybe 18 August morning. But honestly, it’s a quiet stretch. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d give the board a rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
134
127
98
31
25
56
120
97
56
53
22
32
60
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138
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:32PM1.38m
11:59AM1.12m
00:10AM1.28m
12:48PM1.14m
00:52AM1.17m
1:48PM1.15m
1:43AM1.04m
3:02PM1.18m
2:49AM0.92m
4:24PM1.24m
4:17AM0.84m
5:39PM1.32m
Low Tide
6:05AM0.34m
5:58PM0.39m
6:40AM0.33m
6:51PM0.44m
7:19AM0.32m
7:53PM0.50m
8:05AM0.32m
9:15PM0.54m
9:01AM0.31m
11:05PM0.53m
10:09AM0.31m
00:36AM0.47m
rain showers
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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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