Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking over the Broadbeach forecast for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch is a mixed bag. Early on we've got some solid swell but the wind is messy, then there's a little window of clean, smaller surf that looks like the pick of the bunch. After that, it’s pretty ordinary for a long run.

First up, Wednesday July 8 morning – we’re looking at a chunky 10 ft swell from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a fair bit of energy (combined energy at 3266) and the waves will be powerful, but the wind is a cross-shore S’ly at 16 mph, creating a cross-chop. Conditions are marginal, and with that size it’s really only for the experienced crew. Not what I’d call a fun session.

Thursday July 9 stays similar in size – 8 ft from the SSE, period dropping to around 10 seconds – but still cross-shore S’ly winds at 12 mph. Again, chop gets in the way. The energy is still moderate to strong (around 1759). Wouldn’t get too excited.

Now, Saturday July 11 morning – this is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SE, period 10 seconds. Combined energy is 234 – moderate but workable. The real winner is the wind: light NW at 3 mph, cross-offshore, giving you clean, glassy faces. A little lump from the earlier blow but overall it’ll be silky. This is the kind of session you want to be out for – small but clean, perfect for the beginner-friendly banks at Broadbeach. Keep in mind it’s a spot that can get crowded, especially when it’s clean.

Sunday July 12 offers offshore wind (W 9 mph) but the swell is only 3 ft from the ESE. The energy is low (184) and while the conditions are clean, the waves are tiny and weak. A grovel board might work, but don’t expect much.

From Monday July 13 onwards it goes flat or near‑flat. Monday morning has 1 ft and glassy - possible for a micro‑sessions, but barely. The rest of the week until around July 20 sees a lot of poor surf with cross winds, lumpy seas, and small, weak swell. Energy readings drop into the double digits or low hundreds – it’s a desert out there.

Late in the window, July 21 Tuesday morning shows a glassy 4 ft swell from the E, period only 7 seconds. Conditions are clean but the period is short, so the waves will be weak and rolly. Not really worth the paddle.

July 22 Wednesday morning has clean cross-offshore wind (NW 9 mph) with 3 ft from the ENE, again short period (7s). The energy is 152 – moderate but the short period kills the shape. Could be okay for a splash but nothing special.

Bottom line: If you can make it out there on Saturday July 11 morning, that’s your best shot at Broadbeach – small, clean, and fun. Everything else is either too windy, too small, or too messy. After that, expect a long gap of nearly two weeks of poor conditions until a slight uptick around the 21st, but even that is marginal.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the wind shifts. This is Rusty, signing off.

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