Broadbeach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Broadbeach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a tough watch. We’ve got a few days of small, weak swell, and the wind is mostly junk. Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, you’ll see a tiny 1ft ESE swell, but with a cross-offshore breeze it’s clean, just very weak. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The real story starts to build towards the end of the first week and into the second. Wednesday morning the 5th sees a pulse of 3ft E swell with a 10-second period and clean conditions thanks to a light NW wind. It’s got a bit more push. Nothing to write home about, but it’s a small step up.

Then we get a proper window. Sunday the 9th of August is where things get interesting. The swell is building to 4ft from the east, with a 9-second period, and it’s got some energy. It’s still a bit cross-onshore in the morning, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-shore wind from the north. The waves are getting some shape, and it’s no longer knee-high. Heading into Monday the 10th, we’ve got the best of the run. The morning is a bit breezy, but Monday afternoon is the standout session. A 4ft swell from the east-northeast, with a solid 9-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the west-northwest at 12 mph. This is the pick of the forecast – clean, offshore lines at Broadbeach.

Tuesday morning the 11th is also worth a mention. The swell drops back to 3ft, but with a glassy wind and some leftover energy, it’ll be a fun, mellow morning. After that, it’s a slow fade. The rest of the week into the 16th and beyond sees the swell drop to 2ft, the wind swings onshore again, and the energy fizzles. From Wednesday the 12th onward, the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, making it a choppy and messy affair. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 14th of August right through to the end of the outlook.

So, your best bet: Monday afternoon, the 10th of August is the clear winner. Broadbeach will have clean, offshore waves with a touch of strength. The east-northeast swell is a little off the optimum direction, but the quality of the wind and the moderate energy make up for it. Tuesday morning the 11th is a close second for a glassy, small-wave session.

Other than that, it’s mostly a waiting game. The surf is inconsistent, so don’t hold your breath for a long run of good days. This is one of those stretches where you have to pick your moment.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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