Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
19.9° 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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Broadbeach in feet and Fahrenheit.

We’re looking at a pretty rough run for the next week, to be honest. There’s nothing on offer for the first several days – from the 15th right through most of the week, it’s just poor conditions with onshore winds and messy cross-chop. The swell is weak, with combined energy mostly under 300. You’re looking at small, short-period slop. Not worth paddling out for.

There’s a glimmer around Wednesday the 19th where a long-period 11-second SE swell pushes the combined energy up to 831 (moderate), but it’s got a strong cross-shore wind and rain showers, so the forecast is only marginal – tide and wind will fight you. Still, that energy hints at some punch in the water if you can find a bank that works. But honestly, it’s not clean enough to get excited about.

We finally see a shift on Saturday the 22nd. The morning is still quiet, but by Saturday afternoon the wind turns offshore from the west at 12 mph, and the 3ft ENE swell cleans right up. That’s the first real session of the stretch – clean lines, small but workable. Enough for a longboard or a fun board. Combined energy is 118, so it’s not powerful, but it’s rideable.

Then the real standout rolls in much later – Friday the 28th through to Sunday the 30th. Friday the 28th afternoon sees 5ft E swell, cross-off wind from NNW at 9 mph, and the combined energy is 266. This is with a nice 8-second period and clean conditions. Saturday the 29th keeps it going: 4ft ENE swell in the morning with light NW wind, clean and glassy by Sunday morning the 30th with only 3 mph WNW breeze, 3ft ESE swell (period 10 seconds), and glassy surface. That Sunday morning is the pick of the whole outlook. Combined energy sits at 215 – moderate, but with that glassy surface and long, tidy swell lines, it’s going to be peeling nicely on the banks.

The water temp is running 68°, which is about 2° cooler than normal – so pretty average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Overall, it’s a waiting game. The first week is a write-off. But if you’re patient, the last few days from the 28th into the 30th offer some genuinely good clean surf. The Sunday 30th morning is the best bet – small but glassy and fun.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.8
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6
1
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6
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
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7
1.5
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1.8
SE
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1.6
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11
1.3
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11
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
49
76
88
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136
261
237
259
238
218
482
574
400
122
101
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62
54
43
120
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
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15
SSE
20
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15
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
5
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15
NE
15
N
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
10:47AM1.15m
11:09PM1.38m
11:30AM1.17m
11:43PM1.27m
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
Low Tide
4:49PM0.30m
5:34AM0.34m
5:33PM0.38m
6:05AM0.35m
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
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Temp °C
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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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