Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead for Broadway. The whole 16-day window is looking like a write-off for any decent surf. We’re talking a solid 16 days with no real rideable waves. The swell just isn't showing up, and when it does, it's weak and mixed with the wrong winds.
The water is sitting at 78°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing that's slightly out of the ordinary.
For the first week, starting Tuesday the 11th, we've got tiny 1.0ft to 1ft swells from the SSE and S, with periods under 8 seconds. That's just wind chop, not surf. The energy is barely registering, with combined energy values stuck in the 10 to 18 range – that's weaker than weak. There's a morning on Friday the 14th with a little offshore wind, but it's still just 1ft. It's a waste of a paddle.
The second week doesn't get any better. There's a slight bump on Tuesday the 18th when a long-period groundswell from the SE shows up at 1.0ft with a 16-second period and combined energy of 95 – still weak. That long period would be great if there was any size, but 1.0ft is nothing. By Thursday the 20th, the energy jumps to 228 (moderate energy) with a 3ft swell from the SSE, but it's a direct onshore wind from the SSE with it. Choppy, messy, and not worth getting wet for. The wind just ruins it every time.
This is a classic blank run for the area. It’s a beach/jetty setup that needs a good swell from the SE to light up, and we just aren't getting it. A few of the days with stronger onshore winds and that 3ft+ swell might look interesting for kitesurfing rather than paddle surfing, but for us wave hunters, it's a no-go. Honestly, forecasts can change, but right now, I wouldn't bother waxing the board for at least two weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | WSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SW 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 37 | 181 | 61 | 28 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:47PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.48m | 8:38PM1.90m | 9:08AM1.55m | 9:25PM1.86m | 9:56AM1.60m | 10:11PM1.77m | 10:42AM1.61m | 10:55PM1.66m | 11:28AM1.58m | 11:39PM1.52m | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:24AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM-0.05m | 2:04AM-0.08m | 2:00PM-0.09m | 2:51AM-0.12m | 2:53PM-0.09m | 3:37AM-0.12m | 3:44PM-0.06m | 4:21AM-0.08m | 4:34PM0.00m | 5:03AM-0.02m | 5:24PM0.09m | 5:45AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 61 | 28 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 6 | ENE 4 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 13 | SE 9 | — | E 12 | E 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | WSW 4 | NNW 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 3 | S 4 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NW 2 | NE 4 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | W 4 | WNW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 11 | 4 | — | 31 | 4 | 6 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 37 | 181 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1142 | 2670 | 1142 | 1389 | 1442 | 497 | 1142 | 3101 | 105 | 2308 | 415 | 626 | 105 | 296 | 296 | 1016 | 1177 | 1045 | 6 | 11 | 211 |
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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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