Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, S swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 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 have a look at what’s on the table for Broadway over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch.
From Sunday the 16th of August right through to Monday the 1st of September, there’s not a single swell window that lines up with decent conditions. The waves are tiny, the energy is weak, and the wind is mostly a problem. This is a long, flat run. The combined energy of all swells directed here barely cracks a hundred at its best – hitting 65 (moderate wave energy) on the 17th, but with a swell height of just 3 ft and poor surf quality, it’s nothing to get excited about.
Let’s take it day by day. Sunday afternoon the 16th kicks off with a 3 ft SSE swell but a howling 22 mph onshore wind from the S. That’s a complete mess. The water temp is sitting at 78°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you wouldn’t want to be out there anyway. The whole first week is a write-off – Monday the 17th through Thursday the 21st sees waves maxing out at 2 ft with short periods of 4-7 seconds, and winds are often cross-off or onshore. The energy values stay low, between 12 and 65. For surfers, it’s a bust.
Now, if you’re into kiting, this stretch has more appeal. With Thursday the 21st showing 2 ft ESE swell and a moderate 16 mph cross-off breeze, that’s a setup that’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same goes for Wednesday the 26th – 2 ft SSE swell, but a fresh 19 mph cross breeze makes it choppy and lumpy. Not for a surfboard.
The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. From the 22nd through the 31st, wave heights hover between 0.7 ft and 1 ft. The periods vary – there’s a 12-second groundswell on the 24th and again on the 27th, but with only 0.7 ft to 1 ft of height, that energy (max 64 on the 26th) is just a tease. Clean conditions pop up occasionally, like Saturday afternoon the 22nd with glassy conditions and a 2 ft E swell, but the size is too marginal to surf. The 25th Tuesday afternoon shows a 3 ft S swell with glassy winds, and the energy hits 56 – still weak surf and poor quality.
Bottom line: There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Broadway is a fairly exposed beach/jetty setup, and when the swell is this small and the wind is messy, it’s just not happening. For a break that’s usually consistent, this is a rough run, but forecasts can change. For now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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114 | 51 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:39PM1.52m | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:24AM1.37m | 1:02PM1.49m | 1:13AM1.24m | 1:53PM1.44m | 2:08AM1.13m | 2:49PM1.41m | 3:10AM1.06m | 3:49PM1.41m | 4:15AM1.05m | 4:48PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.18m | 6:28AM0.17m | 7:10PM0.27m | 7:13AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.34m | 8:03AM0.33m | 9:11PM0.39m | 8:58AM0.37m | 10:13PM0.39m | 9:56AM0.38m | 11:11PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 |
— | 51 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 56 | 34 | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 13 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 |
— | — | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | NE 4 | — | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | SE 13 |
— | — | 3 | — | 7 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | SE 9 | S 4 | — | — | — | ENE 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | — | — |
114 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 22 | 7 | — | — | — | 27 | 10 | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1389 | 1 | 37 | 105 | 105 | 224 | 6 | 98 | 510 | 125 | 1142 | 1515 | 562 | 372 | 1142 | 164 | 105 | 605 | 296 |
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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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