Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.2° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 460 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 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Broadbeach are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for, with the only real glimmer of hope coming a few days in. Let’s break it down.

The week kicks off with a real dud. From Friday, 31 July through to Sunday, 2 August, the surf is a write-off. We’re looking at weak, short-period swell from the east and southeast, barely hitting 2ft to 5ft, but with cross-onshore winds from the SSE around 12 to 16 mph, it’s just choppy, messy junk. The combined energy is pathetic – 80 and 61 (moderate to weak) – and the forecasts are all saying “poor surf conditions.” Not a single wave worth chasing.

Monday, 3 August, early morning offers a slight tease. The wind drops to glassy conditions from the ESE at just 3 mph, and there’s a 3ft swell from the SE at 11 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell period, and the energy is moderate at 241. The forecast even says “expect good surf conditions,” but the score is low. It’s a small wave, but for a beginner spot like Broadbeach, glassy and clean is a rare treat. Still, it’s not a standout – just a brief moment of calm before the wind fouls it up again in the afternoon.

After that, it’s back to the grinder. From Monday afternoon right through to Saturday, 15 August, the story is the same: small swell (1ft to 3ft), weak energy (mostly under 100, with a few moderate spikes like 132 and 143), and cross-onshore or onshore winds from the SSE, ESE, and SE. The water temperature is about 69°F, which is basically normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf just isn’t happening. There are a few mornings with offshore winds on 10 August and 11 August – clean conditions with 2ft to 2ft swell from the east at 9 seconds – but the energy is low (48 to 102), and the waves are too small to get excited about. The forecasts call them “surfable but very ordinary.”

The only real bright spot, if you can call it that, is Monday, 10 August morning. The wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, and the 2ft E swell at 9 seconds is clean. The energy is weak at 48, but if you’re desperate for a small, clean wave on a longboard, it’s the best you’ll get. But be warned: Broadbeach is often crowded, so on a clean morning, expect company.

Bottom line: there’s one half-decent window on Monday, 3 August morning, with glassy conditions and a small groundswell, and another on 10 and 11 August with offshore winds. But nothing here is a standout. The rest of the 16 days is a blank run of poor surf. For an area like Broadbeach, this is pretty normal – it tends to go flat or messy for stretches. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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68
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354
174
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150
127
98
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91
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26
Wind (km/h)
25
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20
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High Tide
10:25PM1.48m
10:38AM1.05m
10:58PM1.44m
11:16AM1.09m
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
Low Tide
5:04AM0.35m
4:31PM0.33m
5:34AM0.34m
5:13PM0.35m
6:05AM0.34m
5:58PM0.39m
6:40AM0.33m
6:51PM0.44m
7:19AM0.32m
7:53PM0.50m
8:05AM0.32m
9:15PM0.54m
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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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