Broadway Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.93° W

Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadway sea temperature is
25.0°C
2.9° 

Broadway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadway surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 131 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, and for the most part, you’d be better off finding something else to do. The swell window is shut, and the consistency just isn't there.

We’re looking at a gap of several days with absolutely nothing worth mentioning. The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Sunday the 20th, and even then, it’s a bit of a teaser.

The early part of the week starting Tuesday the 8th is as flat as it gets. We’re talking knee-high slop at best. The water is a warm 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re desperate for a splash, you won’t need a hood, but you’ll be bobbing around more than surfing. There’s a bit of energy on the 9th and 13th, but it’s short-period, onshore, and choppy – just messy. Not worth the paddle out.

The days roll by with the same story: small, weak swells from the south and southeast, all under 3ft, with winds mostly cross or onshore. There are moments of cleaner conditions, like the mornings of the 11th, 17th, and the 20th, but the swell just isn't there to back it up. It's a real test of patience.

Now, let’s talk about Sunday the 20th. The afternoon shows a pulse of easterly swell pushing to 5ft. The energy jumps, which is our first taste of anything moderate. But the kicker is the wind – it’s a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. It’s going to be glassy. The problem is the swell period is only 6 seconds. That’s short-period, wind swell, so it won't have the punch or shape of a proper groundswell. It’ll be surfable, but very ordinary.

(Broadway) is the only spot in the picture, and it's a beach/jetty setup. With that bigger swell, it might be a bit too much for beginners. The real standout, and the one that gets me a little excited, is the following morning.

Monday the 21st, in the morning, we get a proper pulse. The swell is still from the east, at 4ft, but the period jumps to 8 seconds and the energy is way up. That’s our strongest push of the whole forecast. And the wind? It’s a fresh, offshore NE breeze at 15 mph. That’s going to groom it beautifully. This is the one. If you can get out for a dawn patrol before the wind swings, you’ll be rewarded with clean, head-high waves. It’s still not a huge swell, but it’s the best on offer by a mile.

After that, it’s a slow fade again. The rest of that week drops back down to knee-high dribble. The 20th and 21st are your targets. The long-range call for the 21st looks promising, but like all forecasts two weeks out, don't book the day off work just yet.

The 20th afternoon and the 21st morning are the highlights. Everything else is a miss. Stay patient.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
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1.1
S
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1.4
SSW
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0.8
S
6
0.5
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9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
17
12
50
117
46
16
32
14
7
4
13
31
34
46
39
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21
13
12
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SW
20
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
25
WSW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
N
20
NW
15
NNE
10
E
15
SSE
20
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15
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High Tide
6:41PM1.78m
7:13AM1.50m
7:32PM1.81m
8:01AM1.60m
8:18PM1.80m
8:46AM1.67m
9:02PM1.75m
9:29AM1.70m
9:44PM1.66m
10:10AM1.70m
10:25PM1.55m
10:51AM1.66m
11:05PM1.43m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.01m
12:57PM-0.00m
1:41AM-0.05m
1:49PM-0.04m
2:25AM-0.07m
2:38PM-0.05m
3:06AM-0.05m
3:25PM-0.02m
3:45AM-0.01m
4:11PM0.04m
4:24AM0.07m
4:57PM0.12m
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7:19
7:17
7:15
7:15
7:13
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7:09
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Temp °C
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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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