Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, SSW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for the region is a tough one. The shortboards are gonna be collecting dust for a while. There isn’t a single session that gets the nod for a proper surf, so we’re looking at a long, quiet stretch.
The story starts off flat and stays that way. From the 6th of September right through until the 21st, we’ve got a series of tiny, weak swells and winds that just won’t cooperate. The best of a bad bunch is still a dud. The swell energy is barely a whisper for most of it, with the combined energy only touching 88 (moderate) once on the 10th of September, but even that’s a messy 4ft SSW swell with a short 5-second period and a strong cross wind. It’s a chop fest, not a surf session.
We do see a few days with cleaner conditions, like the morning of the 11th, where the wind goes offshore from the NNW at 16 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the SSE. You’d be doing more paddling than riding. The same goes for the 17th and 18th – the wind cleans up, but the swell drops to 0.3ft. It’s flat.
The only break on the radar is Broadway – a beach and jetty setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell. It’s a consistent spot, but it just doesn’t have the juice. The water temperature is a very unusual story, though. On the 6th, it’s sitting at 77°F, which is 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a big anomaly.
If you’re desperate, the afternoon of the 20th of September offers the biggest swell of the period at 4ft from the S, but it’s a short 5-second period and the wind is howling onshore from the SSE at 19 mph. The combined energy is 80 (moderate). For a beach/jetty spot, that’s a blown-out, lumpy mess. It’s more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle-surfing one.
The bottom line: there’s no surf worth chasing. It’s a 16-day blank. The swell is weak, the period is short, and the wind is rarely on your side. For this area, a run of flat days is normal, but this stretch is a long one. Forecasts can change, but right now, the only thing to do is wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 35 | 117 | 83 | 41 | 48 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:40PM1.67m | 5:19AM1.28m | 5:45PM1.73m | 6:20AM1.39m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:06PM0.17m | 10:57AM0.13m | 00:03AM0.09m | 12:00PM0.06m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 10 | S 5 | SE 9 | NE 4 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | N 3 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 13 | 11 | 35 | 117 | 83 | 41 | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 504 | 66 | 73 | 330 | 60 | 118 | 1151 | 321 | 321 | 727 | 727 | 37 | 6 | 15 | 38 | 229 | 497 | 1144 | 3101 | 496 |
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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).
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