Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming down the pike.
To be blunt, we’re staring down a long, flat spell. From now right through till the end of August, Broadway is a no-go. The swell is pathetic – 0.6ft to 1ft – and the wind is a mess. Cross, cross-off, onshore, with rain and thunderstorms in the mix. You’re looking at about a 12-day gap before anything even sniffs like a wave.
The first sign of life doesn’t pop up until the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. The combined swell energy finally gets up to 91 (moderate) with a 1ft swell out of the SE, and the period is a decent 12 seconds. The big win is a clean offshore wind from the N at 15 km/h. That’ll keep the surface glassy at Broadway (beach/jetty). But let’s not get carried away – 1ft is tiny, and this is an advanced-only spot. For a beginner, there’s nothing to do. For a seasoned surfer on a longboard, you might find a few crumbly little runners. The water temp is about par for this time of year.
That little window slams shut by Wednesday afternoon. The wind goes cross-off and the energy evaporates. After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the end of the forecast. The 4th and 5th of September show a slight bump up to 2ft, but the period is a short 4-6 seconds and it’s mostly onshore wind. That’s chop, not surf.
Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, those windy afternoons with the 25-30 km/h onshore flow and that weak wind swell might actually be more fun. For a paddle surfer, it’s a bust. It’s a dry run, but it happens here. Don’t lose hope – forecasts shift, and it usually doesn’t stay this flat for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 20 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:10AM1.06m | 3:49PM1.41m | 4:15AM1.05m | 4:48PM1.44m | 5:16AM1.07m | 5:41PM1.49m | 6:08AM1.12m | 6:28PM1.56m | 6:53AM1.19m | 7:11PM1.62m | 7:34AM1.28m | 7:50PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.39m | 8:58AM0.37m | 10:13PM0.39m | 9:56AM0.38m | 11:11PM0.36m | 10:52AM0.35m | 00:01AM0.31m | 11:43AM0.30m | 00:44AM0.25m | 12:30PM0.24m | 1:22AM0.19m | 1:13PM0.19m | 1:57AM0.13m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 7:47 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | 26 | — | — | — | 8 | 24 | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 20 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | S 5 | S 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 5 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 15 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | W 2 | — | S 6 | S 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 19 | 13 | — | 13 | 24 | 21 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 38 | 2614 | 212 | 321 | 37 | 81 | 164 | 81 | 38 | 81 | 38 | 164 | 105 | 1167 | 105 | 1008 | 355 | 321 |
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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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