
Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the Gold Coast over the next couple of weeks. Fair warning upfront: this isn’t going to be a classic run. The first stretch is pretty lean, with messy winds and weak swell. But hang in there – there are a couple of bright spots later on if you’re willing to wait.
We kick off Saturday the 8th of August with small, messy surf at Broadbeach. A 2ft easterly windswell with a short 7-second period and weak combined energy (85) has little to offer. The cross-onshore breeze is ruining any chance of a wave, and the score reflects that. Not worth a paddle. Sunday the 9th is the first little glimmer – clean, glassy conditions early with a 3ft east swell and a better 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (167) and it’s surfable, but very ordinary. Still, that morning glass-off could give you a few fun ones if you’re desperate. The wind swings northerly in the arvo though, so get in early.
Monday the 10th sees a small bump – 5ft from the north-northeast but with a short 6-second period and strong energy (311). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the short period and messy direction make it marginal. The rest of that week stays underwhelming. Tuesday to Thursday mornings have glass-off potential (especially Thursday the 13th with zero wind and a glassy surface) but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 2ft – and the energy is weak (46 to 100). You’ll be scratching for anything rideable. Friday the 14th has a 2ft south-east groundswell (11-second period) but it’s cross-onshore and messy.
Into the second week, the swell starts to pick up, but the quality doesn’t. The 17th of August brings a 5ft south-east swell with a 7-second period and combined energy of 227, but winds are messy cross-onshore again. Not clean. On the 18th, we get a bigger 7ft south-east swell (8-second period) and the energy jumps to 846 – that’s strong. But it’s cross-onshore and the conditions are marginal. This is manageable for experienced surfers, but beginners should sit this out – over 5ft and a bit lumpy. The break at Broadbeach is exposed and works best with an easterly direction, which we aren’t getting cleanly. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The true standout in this whole outlook is Saturday the 22nd of August. That morning, we’ve got a 7ft east swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (1057). The wind is cross-offshore from the north-west, which will keep it clean. This size is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft, so it’s expert territory. The direction matches what Broadbeach wants. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The forecast is still a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. Sunday the 23rd also has a clean 5ft east swell with moderate energy (419) and cross-offshore breeze – a solid backup option.
Crowds are often an issue at Broadbeach, so for that standout Saturday session, expect a busy lineup. The break is fairly consistent, so it generally delivers when the conditions line up. The rest of the window? Mostly a write-off with poor surf and cross-onshore winds. If the waves are messy and windy like this, the setup here might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, in short: the first 10 days are forgettable. Sunday the 9th morning is your only early hope for a clean but small wave. The real action is Saturday the 22nd of August – big, clean east swell for experts. Don’t hold your breath on the rest.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
51 | 57 | 111 | 194 | 153 | 146 | 119 | 119 | 155 | 92 | 73 | 74 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 61 | 42 | 42 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 |
51 | 57 | 111 | 194 | 153 | 146 | 119 | 119 | 62 | 92 | 73 | 74 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 61 | 42 | 42 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 10 | E 9 |
10 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 90 | 36 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 14 | S 9 | S 7 | E 13 | — | — | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 9 | SE 11 | S 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 |
8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 5 | NE 2 | — |
— | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 33 | 72 | 155 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 29 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 58 | 97 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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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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