Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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 cookin’ at Broadway.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for good surf. There’s a massive gap, with nothing worthwhile on the cards from the start of the period all the way through until the 27th of August and 28th of August. For nearly two weeks, it’s just one tiny, weak swell after another, all of them getting hammered by onshore or cross-shore breezes. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
Let’s talk about the only real glimmer of hope. On the morning of Thursday, the 27th of August, we see a pulse of energy from the east. The swell is pushing 4 ft, but with a period of only 6 seconds – that’s a short-period, wind-driven mess. The combined energy is moderate (153), but it’s a beach/jetty setup here, so short-period east swell will just be a wash. The wind is onshore from the south at 12 mph, so it’ll be bumpy. That afternoon, the swell lifts a touch to 5 ft, but the cross-shore wind from the WSW at 12 mph creates a moderate cross-chop. The energy is still moderate (241). This is expert-level size, but the quality won’t be there for a proper paddle session.
The best of the whole run is the morning of Friday, the 28th of August. We’ve got 5 ft of east swell with a 6-second period. The wind swings to the northwest at 19 mph, which is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (173). The clean wind will make it look better than it has any right to, but the short period, low energy, and expert-level size mean it’s tricky. It’s the only time the wind is half-decent, so if you’re an experienced surfer and you’ve got a fish or a grovel board, you might find a few lumpy, close-out walls. For everyone else, save your energy.
The rest of the time? Flat, onshore, or just plain ugly. The 22nd of August morning has a brief moment of glassy conditions, but the swell is a pathetic 3 ft from the south – barely enough to break. It’s a no-go. This is a real blank run for Broadway, and honestly, it’s more normal for this area to have stretches like this. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t bother.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 3 | W 3 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 5 | SSE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 86 | 104 | 40 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 27 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:24AM1.37m | 1:02PM1.49m | 1:13AM1.24m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:45AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.18m | 6:28AM0.17m | 7:10PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 7:58 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 3 | SE 8 | S 3 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 5 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 40 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 27 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | S 5 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | E 11 | S 5 | — | E 13 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SE 14 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NW 3 | ENE 5 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | WNW 3 | — | SW 2 | NE 2 | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 14 | — | 3 | 11 | 86 | 104 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1016 | 1142 | 280 | 2174 | 1383 | 3145 | 1144 | 1377 | 3145 | 1331 | 372 | 1393 | 21 | 6 | 105 | 81 | 70 | 21 | 21 |
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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).
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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