Broadbeach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.01° S 153.43° E

Issued: 3 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadbeach sea temperature is
22.1° C

Normal for this time of year

Broadbeach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadbeach surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 15th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 15th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 13th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadbeach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
152
181
355
201
264
246
252
195
195
185
297
220
215
220
246
240
207
235
284
245
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
SSE
25
SE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:04PM1.40m
7:02AM1.02m
7:54PM1.51m
7:55AM0.98m
8:44PM1.59m
8:47AM0.95m
9:34PM1.63m
9:38AM0.93m
10:23PM1.64m
10:31AM0.92m
11:12PM1.60m
11:25AM0.91m
00:03AM1.54m
Low Tide
12:13PM0.29m
1:39AM0.46m
1:02PM0.26m
2:39AM0.41m
1:51PM0.23m
3:34AM0.38m
2:40PM0.22m
4:27AM0.36m
3:29PM0.23m
5:18AM0.36m
4:19PM0.26m
6:07AM0.37m
5:09PM0.30m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
19
20
20
19
20
19
18
20
20
18
20
20
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
Feels °C
17
17
17
18
19
18
19
18
17
17
17
16
18
18
17
18
19
19
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.1
SE
11
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
Energy kJ
82
5
181
239
201
264
246
252
195
195
185
191
220
215
220
246
240
207
235
284
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
4
4
4
7
2
5
5
4
2
2
2
5
1
5
5
7
6
4
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
16
0.3
S
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
6
4
3
2
6
2
2
1
6
6
10
14
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.7
E
8
0.5
S
3
0.7
SSE
4
1.5
E
8
0.3
S
5
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
142
152
355
6
12
297
4
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
20
21
14
20
20
20
9
20
0
6
21
9
12
20
9
9
20
0
0
73
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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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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