
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at what’s on offer for Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a flat spell. The first real chance of a surfable wave doesn’t show up until Sunday the 9th of August, so we’ve got a few days of waiting. The pattern overall is one of small, weak swell and tricky winds, but there are a couple of brief windows where it’ll clean up enough for a lazy paddle.
Let’s start with the first recommendation. Sunday the 9th of August is the standout. A small, clean 3ft east swell with a period of 9 seconds rolls in, and the combined wave energy is moderate at 185. The wind is light and cross-offshore out of the NNW, keeping the surface clean. This is one of the better windows for a beginner-friendly wave. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year. Just keep in mind that the swell is small, so you’ll need a log or something with a bit of foam. Crowds are often there, so expect some company out the back. Best bet is the morning session.
Moving through the week, Thursday the 14th of August morning looks promising too. It’s glassy with a NNW wind at only 3 mph, and there’s a 2ft southeast groundswell with a 10-second period – that’s a nice, longer-period energy. The combined energy is moderate at 132. The direction is a bit tricky for the exposed east-facing banks, but the glassy conditions will make for some tidy little lines if you pick your bank. Afternoon gets onshore and messy, so make it a dawn patrol.
The rest of the fortnight is pretty grim. There are long gaps of nothing really worthwhile – from the 10th to the 13th, the winds are mostly offshore but the swell drops away to nothing, and the combined energy sinks below 100 (weak energy). From the 14th afternoon right through to the end of the 16-day window, it’s a story of cross-shore and onshore winds with choppy, short-period slop. The last few days of the forecast, from the 18th onwards, the swell tries to pick up a bit (4ft at times), but the period drops to a wind-swell 6 to 8 seconds, and fresh southerly winds make it lumpy and ugly. Not worth paddling out.
So, for the best of a bad bunch: Sunday morning the 9th and Thursday morning the 14th are your windows. It’s not gonna fire, but if you’re keen for a grovel, those are the times.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 29 | 24 | 54 | 52 | 66 | 77 | 143 | 189 | 157 | 157 | 127 | 101 | 78 | 79 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 64 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:02PM1.18m | 2:49AM0.92m | 4:24PM1.24m | 4:17AM0.84m | 5:39PM1.32m | 5:43AM0.82m | 6:42PM1.42m | 6:51AM0.85m | 7:36PM1.50m | 7:47AM0.91m | 8:26PM1.56m | 8:36AM0.98m | 9:11PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.54m | 9:01AM0.31m | 11:05PM0.53m | 10:09AM0.31m | 00:36AM0.47m | 11:26AM0.28m | 1:40AM0.39m | 12:37PM0.24m | 2:30AM0.33m | 1:37PM0.21m | 3:13AM0.30m | 2:30PM0.19m | 3:52AM0.29m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
33 | 29 | 23 | 54 | 52 | 66 | 77 | 143 | 189 | 157 | 157 | 127 | 101 | 78 | 79 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 64 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 11 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
19 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 15 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | N 5 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | NNE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 |
5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 5 | WNW 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 56 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 157 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
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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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