Broadhaven South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for Broadhaven South over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I'll be honest with you – it's a bit of a grim stretch. The forecast is a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. We're looking at a solid gap of poor conditions right through the middle of July, and while there's a flicker of something bigger right at the end, it comes with its own set of problems.

So, for the rest of this week and into the next, it's a write-off. From Sunday the 12th through to Saturday the 25th of July, the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is pathetic. The wave heights are all between 0.3ft and 2ft, and the combined energy readings are mostly in the low double digits – the kind of weak, crumbly stuff that'll have you staring at a flat sea. There's a brief moment on Tuesday the 14th of July where the wind goes light offshore from the NW, but the swell is only 0.7ft, so it's a wasted opportunity. The same goes for a few other afternoons – clean conditions with no waves to surf.

The first real sign of life doesn't pop up until the final weekend. On Sunday the 26th of July, the swell suddenly jumps up. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is pumping a solid 22 mph from the WSW. That's a fresh cross-offshore breeze, which will keep the surface clean, but that's a lot of wind for a wave that size. With a period of just 8 seconds, it's a short-period wind swell, and the combined energy is a strong 732 – there's plenty of power, but it's going to be a raw, lumpy affair. This is expert-only territory; that 8ft with that wind is going to be a beast, and it's way too much for any beginner. It might honestly be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer that morning.

The swell drops back a bit for Monday the 27th of July, leaving us with a 4ft to 4ft swell from the same WSW direction. The wind swings light offshore from the WNW in the morning, and the combined energy is a moderate 215. The conditions are clean and surfable, but it's still just a short-period (8 seconds) wind swell. It's better than nothing, but it's not a standout. It's the only session in the whole 16 days that gets a rating above zero, and even then it's described as "very ordinary". For a spot that's inconsistent and sheltered, this is a long, dry run.

So, the pick of a very poor bunch is the Monday morning of the 27th of July. If you're desperate, you'll get a few clean, chest-high waves at Broadhaven South, but keep your expectations low. For the rest of it, save your energy.

Rusty.

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