
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNE swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for the most part. We’ve got a real quiet start, with nothing doing for the first few days. The swell’s tiny, the wind’s mostly on it or cross-shore, and honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for. We’re looking at a lot of knee-high dribble with poor conditions. Don’t get too antsy, though – there’s a little window of hope later on, but you’ll need to be patient.
Thursday the 6th is a write-off. The water’s 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, but the waves are poor. Friday the 7th sees a touch more size – 2ft – but it’s still ordinary. Saturday the 8th stays in the same boat, with a bit more energy but the wind’s not helping. The first real chance you get is Sunday morning the 9th. It’s not epic, but the swell pushes to 3ft from the east with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s clean, and there’s a bit more push in the water. The combined energy is moderate at 174. It’s the standout of the first week, but that’s not saying much.
Monday the 10th has some clean, offshore conditions with moderate breeze, but the swell backs off again. The rest of that week is a mix of small, poor surf and less-than-ideal winds. The energy stays low, and the waves stay small. It’s a waiting game.
Now, let’s talk about the middle of the month. Friday the 14th is interesting. The swell’s tiny, but the period is getting long – 15 to 16 seconds – and the energy is picking up. It’s still marginal, but there’s a hint of something better. Then, Saturday morning the 15th is the one to circle. The swell is 3ft but from the southeast with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. It’s clean, and the energy is moderate-to-strong at 272. This is the best surf we’ve got in the whole stretch. It’s a small, clean day, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The downside is the afternoon turns to rubbish with a strong cross-onshore wind, so get out early.
After that, the bottom falls out. Sunday the 16th through the end of the period sees the swell pick up a bit – 5ft to 6ft – but the wind turns onshore and cross-shore with a lot of chop. The energy is moderate to strong, but the quality is poor. It’s not going to be a surfer’s wave; with that wind and the beach break setup, it’s more interesting for the kite crew than for us paddle surfers. The period is short, around 7-8 seconds, so it’s just messy, lumpy, and onshore slop. This continues right through to the 21st, with no real let-up.
So, bottom line: the standout is Saturday the 15th in the morning. Get out early for clean, glassy conditions and that push of longer-period swell. The rest is a waiting game. The beginning is dead, and the end is blown-out. Keep your expectations low, and your patience high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 |
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29 | 24 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 82 | 140 | 194 | 150 | 146 | 125 | 99 | 76 | 78 | 83 | 85 | 61 | 63 | 91 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:49AM0.92m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.54m | 9:01AM0.31m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 |
29 | 23 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 82 | 140 | 194 | 150 | 146 | 125 | 99 | 76 | 78 | 83 | 85 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 9 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | E 9 |
17 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | S 4 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 13 | SE 11 |
5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19 | — | 7 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 39 | 70 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 91 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 547 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 157 | 0 | 156 | 58 | 0 |
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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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