Broadway Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.93° W

Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadway sea temperature is
24.1° C
0.7° 

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


Broadway surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 55 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. I’ve been staring at the charts for Broadway and, honestly, this is one of those 16-day windows where you might be better off cleaning the wax off your board than actually paddling out. The whole stretch is a flat, gutless affair with barely a pulse of energy. The water temp is sitting at 75°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you wait for nothing.

The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Wednesday, August 19th, but don’t get excited. The swell is a pathetic 1 ft out of the SE with a period of just 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 34 (weak energy). Wind is WNW at 9 mph, cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s simply no power. It’s a poor surf situation – tiny and weak. This limp pattern drags on for days. Thursday the 20th is even worse, with swell dropping to 1.0 ft and energy down to 13. Friday the 21st is a joke: 1 ft from the SSE with a period of just 6 seconds – that’s short-period wind slop, and the energy is only 22. Saturday the 22nd sees a bit more height at 2 ft, but it’s from the ESE with a 4-second period, just weak, crumbly junk and energy of 41. The wind goes cross and then onshore, so it’s a mess.

Sunday the 23rd offers a brief moment of calm – glassy conditions with 1.0 ft to 1 ft swell, but it’s still too small to ride. The glassy wind is a tease. Monday the 24th brings a 0.7 ft swell from the ESE with a 12-second period, which is a long-period groundswell, but it’s so tiny it’s not even worth a paddle. The energy is 23. The offshore wind (N at 6 mph) would be nice if there was any wave to hold up.

There’s a gap of nothingness until Wednesday, September 2nd. That’s a solid 8-day stretch of flat, poor conditions. On September 2nd, we finally see a tiny flicker of hope: 2 ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, energy at 97 (still weak, but getting closer to moderate). The wind is NNW at 9 mph, cross-off, and it’s clean. The forecast says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s barely a 1 out of 10. This is the best the whole period has to offer, but it’s still a long way from good. The swell is too small for any real fun, and at this height, beginners could handle it, but there’s nothing to handle.

The last few days, September 3rd, drop back into poor surf with onshore winds up to 22 mph and energy falling to 52. Nothing to see here.

Broadway is a beach/jetty setup, so it needs a proper push. The optimum swell direction is SE, which we get a few times, but the size and period never line up. The crowds are “often” here, but with surf this bad, you’ll have the lineup to yourself. For a break that’s rated “fairly exposed” and “consistent,” this is a stunningly quiet run. The combined energy never breaks into the triple digits until the very end (142 on September 1st afternoon), but that’s paired with 2 ft and cross-shore winds – still not worth it.

There’s no standout. There’s no one or two true highlights. The closest thing to a window is the morning of September 2nd, but it’s a weak, ordinary offering. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon of August 31st has 2 ft and onshore wind at 22 mph, which might be more interesting for a kite than a paddle. But for a surfer? Leave the board at home, mate. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank. I’m Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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10
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9
0.3
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9
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8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
6
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4
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8
0.7
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4
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5
0.2
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8
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8
0.4
SSE
6
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6
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
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12
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11
0.3
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11
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11
0.4
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
31
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11
7
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12
18
21
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10
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14
21
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18
29
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
W
15
SW
10
W
10
NW
10
NE
20
ENE
15
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15
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20
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5
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NNE
5
WSW
15
NW
10
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5
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5
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15
ESE
15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:53PM1.44m
2:08AM1.13m
2:49PM1.41m
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
Low Tide
8:08PM0.34m
8:03AM0.33m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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27
23
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22
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24
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26
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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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