Surf Forecasts:
Broadbeach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 909 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SE 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 (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadbeach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is a bit of a flat spell. Broadbeach is a beginner-friendly, exposed beach, but for the vast majority of the next couple of weeks, the surf is just not on. We’re talking poor surf conditions day after day, with messy onshore or cross-shore winds and weak, short-period swells. The water temp sits at 70°, which is about average for this time of year.
The first real possibility doesn’t show up until Thursday the 24th, and even then, it’s a very short window. On the morning of Thursday the 24th, things get glassy. The wind goes light from the WSW, turning the surface to glass. The swell is a small 4 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 211. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean. For a beginner spot like this, that’s your best bet. Paddling out will be easy, and the waves will be small and tidy. Crowds are a possibility here, so expect company.
The rest of the run is a write-off. There are long gaps with no surf to speak of – the swell barely climbs above 2 ft for days, chewed up by breezy conditions. The afternoon of the 24th goes straight back to poor form with a strong cross-onshore, so don’t sleep in if you want that glassy morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 58 | 62 | 223 | 542 | 388 | 257 | 207 | 82 | 93 | 68 | 53 | 89 | 58 | 32 | 50 | 80 | 43 | 49 | 51 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:06PM1.48m | 8:23AM1.10m | 8:48PM1.46m | 9:04AM1.18m | 9:26PM1.42m | 9:44AM1.25m | 10:01PM1.34m | 10:22AM1.28m | 10:34PM1.24m | 11:01AM1.28m | 11:04PM1.13m | 11:42AM1.26m | 11:35PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:23PM0.21m | 3:18AM0.27m | 3:09PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.28m | 3:53PM0.27m | 4:20AM0.29m | 4:35PM0.33m | 4:49AM0.30m | 5:18PM0.40m | 5:18AM0.31m | 6:02PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 78 | 58 | 62 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 93 | 68 | 53 | 60 | 4 | 32 | 50 | 55 | 43 | 49 | 51 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | SE 23 | S 22 | S 21 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | E 15 | S 23 | E 15 | — | — | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | E 9 | E 13 | SE 18 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 15 | E 12 | E 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 223 | 542 | 388 | 257 | 207 | 82 | 79 | 30 | — | 89 | 58 | — | — | 80 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 157 | 9 | 185 | 340 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 52 | 21 | 9 |
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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).
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