
Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 85 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
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 menu for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for this stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of. The only break on the radar is Broadway, a beach/jetty setup that’s advanced and fairly exposed but it just isn’t firing. The first week is a write-off, and the second week doesn’t shape up any better. We’re talking about days and days of flat, messy conditions with nothing worth paddling out for.
The story starts on Friday the 24th of July. We’ve got a tiny 1 ft swell from the SE with a short period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 23—that’s weak. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph, which would normally be okay, but the wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” This pattern just repeats. Saturday the 25th, same story—1 ft, SE, 8-second period, weak energy (18). Sunday the 26th is a bit better with 2 ft and 34 energy, but still not enough to get excited about. The wind stays cross-off or cross-on, and the water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is about average for this time of year.
As we move into the next week, it doesn’t improve. Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th sees onshore winds and tiny swell, with energy barely cracking 50. We’ve got some risk of thunderstorms thrown in for good measure. Thursday the 30th offers a glimmer with 2 ft from the SSE, a 10-second period, and energy hitting 86, but it’s still poor. The rest of the first week into early August is more of the same: tiny swell, poor conditions, and onshore winds.
The second week, from the 4th of August onward, is just as flat. The swell stays below 2 ft, period is short, and energy is low. There’s nothing to recommend. The best day on paper might be Saturday the 8th of August, with 3 ft to 3 ft from the S/SW, but the period is only 6 seconds, and the wind is cross-on, making it lumpy. Combined energy hits 74, but that’s still weak, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.”
Let’s be honest, there’s no standout here. If you’re a beginner, the swell stays under 5 ft, so it’s not dangerous, but it’s not worth the drive. The bigger days still stay under 8 ft, so it’s never expert-only territory. The wind is mostly cross-off or light, but the waves just aren’t there. This is a blank run, plain and simple. Sometimes the ocean just sleeps, and forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, near gales from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | E 4 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 17 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 21 | 15 | 54 | 28 | 23 | 33 | 40 | 85 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:23PM1.47m | 5:45AM1.07m | 6:12PM1.51m | 6:35AM1.09m | 6:57PM1.56m | 7:21AM1.13m | 7:39PM1.62m | 8:03AM1.18m | 8:19PM1.65m | 8:43AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.67m | 9:20AM1.27m | 9:32PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM0.29m | 11:42PM0.29m | 11:24AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.25m | 12:11PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.21m | 12:55PM0.21m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:34AM0.12m | 2:17PM0.15m | 3:09AM0.09m | 2:56PM0.14m | 3:43AM0.07m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 30 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 5 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | E 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 |
20 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 31 | 16 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 23 | 33 | 40 | 85 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 27 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
9 | 17 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 34 | 17 | — | — | — | 2 | 33 | 21 | 14 | 54 | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 409 | 234 | 321 | 552 | 8 | 207 | 1377 | 21 | 348 | 1505 | 152 | 372 | 553 | 15 | 102 | 353 | 36 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
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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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