Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s happening at Broadway in feet and miles per hour.

To be straight with you, the first two weeks are a total write-off. September 1st through the 15th is a dry spell with almost no surf to speak of. We’re talking tiny, weak waves, mostly under 1ft, with poor winds. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper, mostly in the single or low double digits, and the wind is all over the place – cross, onshore, messy. Don’t bother paddling out.

The only glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday, September 16th. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the south, and the wind goes light offshore from the north, cleaning it right up. The afternoon improves a touch, with the swell reaching 5ft from the south. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 153. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the northwest, so the surface will be clean. This is the only window that’s worth a look in the whole 16-day forecast. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best on offer.

For Broadway, a 5ft swell is a decent size, but it’s a short-period windswell at only 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and lack real power. Don’t expect long, clean lines. The clean wind is the saving grace. Broadway is a beach/jetty spot that’s fairly exposed, so it’ll catch this southern swell. It’s an advanced break and it’s consistent, but it often gets crowded, so expect plenty of other surfers in the water. The water is running at 25°C, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit.

If you’re looking to kitesurf, the 11th of September with a 3 to 4ft southerly swell and a strong cross-onshore wind might be your jam. But for the paddlers, that Wednesday the 16th is your only real chance. It’s a long way out, so check the updates, but for now, that’s the one.

Rusty.

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