Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 10 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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 441 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 17th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a long, quiet patch ahead before anything close to decent shows up. The first few days are mostly ankle-biters with messy winds, and it’s not until next week that we see a real pulse of energy, but even that comes with a whole lot of chop and cross-off conditions. So, if you’re keen, you’ll be picking your moments carefully.

Starting off Monday afternoon, Broadbeach is pretty flat—only 3ft of NNE swell with a short 7-second period, and a moderate WNW breeze making it clean but weak. The combined energy is just 167, so it’s barely a ripple. Tuesday morning drops even further to 2ft from the E, but the wind swings offshore and light, so it’s glassy but tiny. Tuesday afternoon picks up a touch to 3ft from the ENE, and with a 3 mph W breeze, it’s clean—but still not worth paddling out for anything serious. Wednesday and Thursday mornings stay in that 2–2ft range with light offshore winds, so it’s purely a longboard or a foamy session if you’re desperate.

Then things get a bit weird. Friday morning sees a jump to 6ft from the SSE with a modest 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 555. That’s moderate energy, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy and tricky. The afternoon turns worse—19 mph cross-onshore, dropping to 3ft, so it’s messy and not worth it. Saturday and Sunday are all cross-shore winds with small, short-period waves in the 2–4ft range, and the energy stays low. Not good.

Now, here’s the standout—and it’s a long way off. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th bring the biggest swell of the window. Monday morning hits 7ft from the SE with 8-second period and a combined energy of 689. Tuesday morning is even bigger, 7ft from the SE with 815 energy. That’s serious size for a beach break, but it comes with SE cross-onshore winds at 16 mph, rain showers, and a lot of chop. This is expert-only territory—over 8ft is too much for most, and 7ft is pushing it for anyone who isn’t solid. The short period means it’s going to be peaky and unruly, and honestly, this setup looks more like it’s for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The water is still warm though—69°—which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

After that, it settles back down. The rest of the second week is mostly small and poor, with cross-onshore winds and low energy. The one bright spot is Sunday the 23rd morning—glassy conditions, 3ft from the E with a 9-second period, and a light ESE breeze. That’s the cleanest window in the whole run, but it’s still small. If you’re patient, that’s your best bet for a clean, albeit small, session.

Bottom line: don’t get your hopes up for the next week. The big swell on the 17th and 18th is for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. The Sunday morning glass-off is the one to circle if you just want a clean ride. Keep an eye on the forecasts—things change, and this area tends not to stay flat for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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NNE
7
0.7
E
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9
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9
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ESE
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0.9
SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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86
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42
28
318
412
160
277
49
42
36
55
65
226
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
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10
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15
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15
WNW
10
W
20
E
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SSW
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30
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High Tide
7:36PM1.50m
7:47AM0.91m
8:26PM1.56m
8:36AM0.98m
9:11PM1.57m
9:22AM1.05m
9:53PM1.55m
10:05AM1.11m
10:32PM1.48m
10:47AM1.15m
11:09PM1.38m
11:30AM1.17m
11:43PM1.27m
Low Tide
2:30AM0.33m
1:37PM0.21m
3:13AM0.30m
2:30PM0.19m
3:52AM0.29m
3:18PM0.20m
4:28AM0.30m
4:04PM0.24m
5:02AM0.32m
4:49PM0.30m
5:34AM0.34m
5:33PM0.38m
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Temp °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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