
Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
First off, the overall pattern: to be brutally honest, it’s looking pretty flat and uninspiring for Broadway. There’s a long, dry stretch ahead where you’ll be better off doing literally anything else. The water’s sitting at a warm 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least if you’re just having a swim, it’s pleasant enough.
We’ve got a gap of over a week with no real surf to recommend. Honestly, it’s not looking good until the second week.
Wednesday morning the 8th sees a tiny 2ft easterly swell with a short 6-second period. The cross-off wind from the NE will keep the surface clean, but with the combined energy sitting at a weak 34, there’s just no power. It’s poor surf conditions – don’t bother.
Thursday the 9th is worse. The swell drops to 1ft. Onshore winds from the SSE pick up to 19 mph in the afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms. It’s a write-off.
Friday the 10th through to the 14th is a repetitive cycle of small, weak swells (0.7ft to 3ft), mostly short-period junk, and messy wind. Saturday the 11th afternoon has a moment of glassy conditions, but with only 1.0ft of swell and energy down to 16, it’s barely a ripple.
Sunday the 13th morning offers a slight glimmer: 3ft from the east, period 6 seconds, with clean cross-off winds. Combined energy is still weak at 78. It’s clean but gutless.
We then hit another flat stretch through the middle of the week.
The first real, and only, standout of this entire outlook shows up on Wednesday, July 23rd morning. The swell is still small at 2ft from the SSE with a 7-second period, but the key here is the wind. A light WSW breeze comes in as a cross-on, but it’s a light air. The water’s still clean. The combined energy is only 42 – it’s weak. But in this desert, this is the best we’ve got. It’s a small, clean wave for advanced surfers only, who can make something out of nothing. Crowds are often a problem here, so you might have company even for this modest offering.
That’s it. The swell size never even reaches 5ft, so it’s never too big for beginners, but it’s also never good enough to be worth getting excited about. With such persistent poor conditions, this spot honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most days here.
Keep your expectations low. I’ll be watching the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SSW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 22 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 53 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:58PM1.48m | 3:13AM1.24m | 3:59PM1.57m | 4:21AM1.21m | 5:03PM1.68m | 5:30AM1.23m | 6:04PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.27m | 7:03PM1.87m | 7:35AM1.33m | 7:59PM1.93m | 8:32AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:16AM0.08m | 9:13PM0.24m | 9:12AM0.07m | 10:22PM0.19m | 10:12AM0.04m | 11:28PM0.11m | 11:14AM-0.00m | 00:29AM0.02m | 12:14PM-0.05m | 1:27AM-0.06m | 1:14PM-0.10m | 2:21AM-0.12m | 2:11PM-0.12m | 3:13AM-0.16m | |||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
18 | 22 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | NW 3 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | SSW 2 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSE 4 | E 6 | — | — | SW 2 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 |
61 | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 23 | 3 | 53 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 504 | 21 | 169 | 505 | 81 | 36 | 70 | 60 | 216 | 372 | 234 | 496 | 507 | 629 | 1016 | 1114 | 1142 | 36 | 166 | 255 |
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Information about the Broadway Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broadway provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broadway can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broadway 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 (Broadway) 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 Broadway 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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