Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, ESE swell with 221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The surf forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one to write. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead at Broadway.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, the honest truth is there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the very end of the run, and even then, it’s a stretch. We’re looking at a solid gap of about 10 days with no real surf to speak of.
From Wednesday the 26th of August all the way through to Friday the 4th of September, it’s just tiny, weak slop. The swell is barely breaking 1ft for most of that, with periods under 9 seconds – that’s just wind chop. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, making a mess of things. There’s a moment on the morning of Friday the 28th of August with glassy conditions, but the swell is still just 1ft from the ESE. It’s a tease, but there’s no power behind it. The wave energy is weak, sitting at 52 (poor surf conditions).
Even into the start of September, it’s more of the same: tiny, weak, and messy. The morning of Tuesday the 1st of September has a cross-shore wind with a 1ft SSE swell at a pathetic 5 seconds – that’s not even a wave, it’s a ripple.
Now, the only thing that breaks the pattern is the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. We get a bit of a pulse from the east, 3ft with a period of 8 seconds, and a strong offshore wind from the NNW blowing at 25 mph. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 77°F. The energy hits 115 (moderate wave energy). But even then, the guidance says "poor surf conditions." That offshore wind is almost too strong, making it clean but hard to paddle into. It’s a lonely, blown-out offering for the advanced crew only.
The afternoon of the 5th of September gets a little better with 4ft from the east at 9 seconds, and the wind drops to 19 mph cross-offshore. The energy jumps to 344 (moderate wave energy). It’s clean, but the numbers just don’t add up to a good wave. It’s still a "poor surf conditions" call.
After that, it fades back into nothing. The morning of Sunday the 6th of September has a 2ft east swell with a moderate offshore, but it’s weak energy at 102. The afternoon has a 4ft swell from the south at a terrible 5 seconds, which is just messy.
So, the absolute best on offer is the afternoon of Saturday the 5th of September. It’s the biggest swell (4ft from the east) with clean conditions and moderate energy. But it’s still not a standout. It’s just the least bad option in a very flat period.
Honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, especially on the 5th and 6th of September when the wind is ripping offshore. For us wave riders, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, I’d save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
31 | 28 | 103 | 44 | 47 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:12AM1.36m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:49AM1.44m | 9:03PM1.68m | 9:24AM1.51m | 9:38PM1.65m | 10:00AM1.57m | 10:15PM1.59m | 10:38AM1.61m | 10:55PM1.51m | 11:21AM1.64m | 11:39PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM0.13m | 1:54PM0.14m | 2:31AM0.08m | 2:34PM0.10m | 3:04AM0.04m | 3:15PM0.09m | 3:38AM0.02m | 3:57PM0.09m | 4:14AM0.03m | 4:43PM0.12m | 4:52AM0.05m | 5:33PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:38 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 |
31 | 28 | 70 | 32 | 47 | 12 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | S 5 | NE 4 | S 5 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | S 4 | S 6 | S 5 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | ESE 9 | E 11 | SE 6 | E 10 | S 5 | E 9 | S 5 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 15 | SE 13 | S 5 |
3 | — | — | 44 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 9 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | W 3 | W 3 | — | E 12 |
14 | 7 | 103 | 19 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 40 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 190 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 354 | 247 | 1170 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 38 | 207 | 296 | 321 | 330 | 2612 | 603 | 330 | 1151 | 560 | 372 | 547 | 1 |
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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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