Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.9° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 19th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. I’ve looked at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to tell you, it’s pretty bleak for surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, chopped-up waves coming our way. There’s a little pulse of size mid-week, but it’s messy and doesn’t last. The wind is the main problem – it’s mostly cross-onshore, which will tear up any little swell we get.

Kicking off this Monday the 17th, it’s not good. Broadbeach shows a combined energy of 234, with a 5ft ESE swell at 7 seconds. The wind is cross-on with a fresh breeze, so it’s lumpy and not worth the paddle. Water temp is about 68°, which is normal for this time of year.

Tuesday the 18th is the same story – 5ft to 5ft of short-period ESE swell, but the cross-on wind kills it. Then on Wednesday the 19th, we get a real spike – combined energy jumps to 1223 with a 7ft ESE swell, but the period is only 11 seconds. Wind is still cross-on at 12 mph, making it choppy. It might be marginally surfable for someone who doesn’t mind getting thrashed, but it won’t be clean. This is the biggest swell of the period, but the conditions ruin it.

From there, it’s a steady downhill slide. Thursday the 20th drops under 3ft, with a light onshore wind. The rest of the week is tiny, weak waves between 3ft and 3ft, with cross-shore winds and chop. There’s a brief window on Saturday the 22nd morning with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is only 3ft – longboard territory at best.

The second week is even quieter. From the 24th on, we’re looking at swell under 3ft, with weak energy readings in the double digits. Winds are variable – a bit of offshore on Monday the 25th morning with 2ft, but it’s a one-off. The rest is onshore and messy.

There’s no standout here. The only possible exception is that Wednesday the 19th, but the wind just kills it. For actual surfing, it’s a total blank. If you have a kite, you might get some fun out of the onshore slop, but for paddle surfing, don’t bother. The whole 16 days is a write-off. Keep the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
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9
1.3
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8
1.1
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7
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7
0.9
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7
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7
0.8
E
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0.9
ENE
8
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ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
259
228
250
268
545
943
171
122
124
201
131
104
82
79
66
101
101
102
102
91
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
S
15
SE
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
N
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
N
15
NW
10
N
20
NNE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
on
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:16PM1.16m
00:16AM1.14m
1:07PM1.14m
00:51AM1.01m
2:08PM1.12m
1:33AM0.89m
3:21PM1.11m
2:35AM0.80m
4:33PM1.13m
4:08AM0.74m
5:33PM1.17m
5:29AM0.74m
6:22PM1.23m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.46m
6:38AM0.36m
7:09PM0.54m
7:14AM0.36m
8:12PM0.60m
7:55AM0.37m
9:44PM0.62m
8:46AM0.37m
11:29PM0.59m
9:50AM0.38m
00:37AM0.52m
11:03AM0.37m
1:22AM0.45m
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5:23
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °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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