Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
20.4° C
0.4° 

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


Broadbeach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s be real—this stretch of coast is mostly flat and quiet for a while. The first surfable day isn’t until Sunday morning, the 9th, and it’s not much. So don’t rush out before then.

Sunday, 9 August morning – Broadbeach has a tiny 3ft swell from the east, with a 9-second period. The wind is dead calm—glassy as glass. Combined swell energy is 174 (moderate), but the waves are small and weak. It’s surfable but nothing special. Water temp is about average for this time of year at 69°F. Beginners will be fine, but anyone looking for power will be let down.

Monday, 10 August – Morning brings a 3ft easterly swell (8 seconds), with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 15 mph. Clean, but ordinary. The afternoon has a clean offshore from the west at 15 mph, with the swell dropping to 2ft. Not worth getting out of bed for.

Tuesday, 11 August morning – Glassy again, with a 2ft easterly swell (9 seconds). Energy is low (107). Surfable, but just barely.

Thursday, 13 August morning – Clean, light wind, with a 2ft easterly swell (9 seconds). Energy is a weak 50. You’d be doing it for the peace, not the waves.

Now, the standout—Friday, 14 August morning. This is the one. Broadbeach gets a 5ft swell from the SSE, with a 9-second period. The wind is light from the SSE, going glassy. Combined swell energy jumps to 621 (strong). The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I agree. The swell direction is close to the optimum (E), so it’ll line up. 5ft is getting a bit solid for beginners, but it’s clean and glassy. This is your best window by a mile.

After that, it fades. Monday, 17 August morning has a 5ft SSE swell (7 seconds) with a cross-offshore south wind at 15 mph, but it’s only marginal. The rest of the week is blown out with onshores.

The standout pick: Broadbeach on Friday morning, 14 August, with 5ft SSE swell, glassy conditions, and strong energy. Don’t miss it.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
E
7
0.7
ENE
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0.7
ENE
7
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E
8
1.1
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9
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9
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E
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
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57
111
194
153
122
119
92
69
73
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83
83
66
63
43
28
41
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
WSW
5
SE
15
ESE
10
SW
5
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
W
10
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15
NE
10
WNW
15
NNW
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High Tide
4:24PM1.24m
4:17AM0.84m
5:39PM1.32m
5:43AM0.82m
6:42PM1.42m
6:51AM0.85m
7:36PM1.50m
7:47AM0.91m
8:26PM1.56m
8:36AM0.98m
9:11PM1.57m
9:22AM1.05m
9:53PM1.55m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.53m
10:09AM0.31m
00:36AM0.47m
11:26AM0.28m
1:40AM0.39m
12:37PM0.24m
2:30AM0.33m
1:37PM0.21m
3:13AM0.30m
2:30PM0.19m
3:52AM0.29m
3:18PM0.20m
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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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