
Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 134 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a whole lot of nothing on the horizon, and the waves that do show up are going to be small, weak, and mostly messy. It’s one of those stretches where you might be better off finding something else to do.
The first real chance of anything even remotely rideable doesn’t pop up until Sunday the 16th. Before that, we’re looking at ankle-biters and knee-high slop. The swell energy is just pathetic, mostly in the single digits and low twenties. The winds are all over the place, cross-shore and onshore, making things choppy and uninviting. There’s a bit of a glassy moment on Thursday the 13th afternoon, but the swell is only 1ft, so it’s not going to be worth the paddle.
That Sunday the 16th, the south wind picks up strong in the afternoon, pushing the swell up to 4ft, but it’s a short-period, wind-driven mess. The energy jumps to 84, but with a 30 km/h onshore wind, it’s going to be blown out. Honestly, that’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day at Broadway (South West). It’s a beach/jetty setup, and it’s going to be a washing machine.
The energy finally starts to build through the following week. Tuesday the 18th sees the period jump to 15 seconds, but the swell is still tiny at 1-1ft. It’s a tease. The real boost comes on Wednesday the 19th, with the energy climbing to 145-149 and the period holding at 12 seconds. The swell height is still only 2ft, but there’s some push behind it. The problem is the wind, which is cross-shore and onshore, making it lumpy.
Thursday the 20th morning is the standout, and I mean the only real standout of this whole run. The swell is 3ft from the SE, with an 11-second period, and the energy jumps right up to 261 – that’s a solid, moderate pulse of groundswell. The wind is onshore from the south, which isn't ideal, but it might be the most powerful swell we see. The water is a touch warmer than average, sitting at 78°F, which is a slight bonus for this time of year.
After that, it fades back into the doldrums. The energy drops back into the 50s and 60s, and the swell stays in the 1-2ft range. The wind does turn offshore a few times, like on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, which would make things clean, but the waves will be gutless. There’s a long-period swell showing up on Monday the 24th, but it’s only 0.7ft, so it’s not even worth mentioning as surf.
So, there you have it. One day, Thursday the 20th, that might have a bit of life to it. The rest is a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the car and the expectations low. This is a stretch where the ocean just doesn’t want to cooperate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.84m | 7:25AM1.39m | 7:47PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.48m | 8:38PM1.90m | 9:08AM1.55m | 9:25PM1.86m | 9:56AM1.60m | 10:11PM1.77m | 10:42AM1.61m | 10:55PM1.66m | 11:28AM1.58m | 11:39PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM0.01m | 1:13AM-0.02m | 1:05PM-0.05m | 2:04AM-0.08m | 2:00PM-0.09m | 2:51AM-0.12m | 2:53PM-0.09m | 3:37AM-0.12m | 3:44PM-0.06m | 4:21AM-0.08m | 4:34PM0.00m | 5:03AM-0.02m | 5:24PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | WNW 3 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | — |
4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 12 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SE 9 | — | — |
2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 13 | — | SE 7 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | SW 2 | S 3 | S 4 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | — | SW 3 | — | S 4 | S 6 |
— | 19 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 33 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 27 | 134 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1125 | 2670 | 21 | 330 | 105 | 247 | 730 | 1389 | 420 | 1008 | 2404 | 255 | 418 | 418 | 330 | 496 | 236 | 280 | 886 | 1176 | 8 |
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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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