
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you: the next couple of weeks at Broadbeach are pretty grim. There’s surfable waves here and there, but the conditions are ordinary for the most part, and there’s nothing that really jumps out as a proper standout. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with a whole lot of “meh.”
The first real chance of a surf comes Wednesday morning, August 5th, with clean 3 ft easterly swell at 10 seconds. It’s small, but the northwest cross-off breeze keeps it tidy – moderate wave energy around 131. Not worth getting excited about, but you could get a few if you’re desperate. Afternoon, the wind swings northerly and the quality drops.
Thursday the 6th is tiny – 2 ft, period dropping to 8 seconds, and only 65 energy units. The morning is glassy though, so it’d be a fun little paddle for a beginner. Friday the 7th is similar: 3 ft with a 7-second period and calm conditions in the morning – glassy clean, but weak (82 energy). The afternoon gets onshore and messy.
Saturday the 8th is a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds, chop, and the swell is just poor. Sunday the 9th morning is the best of the whole outlook. We get 4 ft easterly swell at 9 seconds, and it’s glassy. That’s the one morning worth making a plan for – clean, fun-sized waves with moderate energy at 232. But it’s gone by afternoon when the north wind messes it up. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, no drama there.
Monday the 10th morning has clean 3 ft easterly swell with a moderate 25 km/h offshore breeze from the west-northwest, which gives nice shape (141 energy). It’s not big, but it’s tidy. Tuesday the 11th onward is mostly poor – cross-onshore winds, chop, and small waves. Wednesday the 12th has a clean cross-off morning with 2 ft swell, but it’s weak.
From the 14th to the 17th, it gets worse – stronger winds, lumpy cross-shore chop, and the swell direction shifts to the southeast with short periods. Energy is moderate but the quality is poor. The morning of the 18th of August has the biggest swell we’ll see – 4 ft east-southeast at 11 seconds, with moderate energy (332) – but it’s on the back of a strong cross-shore wind and rain showers, so it’s a messy, choppy mess and not fun for normal surfing. If you’re a kite surfer, that’s a different story.
Wrapping it up: if you have to paddle out, target Sunday morning, August 9th, or Wednesday morning, August 5th, or maybe Monday morning, August 10th. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too chopped out to bother.
Stay patient. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
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57 | 122 | 101 | 55 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 68 | 86 | 64 | 57 | 99 | 171 | 201 | 198 | 165 | 130 | 101 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:52AM1.17m | 1:48PM1.15m | 1:43AM1.04m | 3:02PM1.18m | 2:49AM0.92m | 4:24PM1.24m | 4:17AM0.84m | 5:39PM1.32m | 5:43AM0.82m | 6:42PM1.42m | 6:51AM0.85m | 7:36PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:19AM0.32m | 7:53PM0.50m | 8:05AM0.32m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
37 | 122 | 101 | 55 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 68 | 86 | 64 | 57 | 99 | 171 | 201 | 198 | 165 | 130 | 101 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 18 | E 18 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 9 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
57 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 33 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 28 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 19 | NE 9 | — | ENE 7 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | NE 7 |
7 | 3 | — | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NW 3 | N 5 | — |
1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | 22 | 3 | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 138 | 138 | 0 | 4 | 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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