Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with 368 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The surf forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. I’ve looked over the next 16 days for Broadway, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with nothing really worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off, and honestly, the whole 16-day window is a struggle.
The first bit of any real interest doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 22 in the afternoon. Even then, it’s not pretty. We’ll see a weak 3ft swell from the S, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is only moderate (134). The wind is a cross-offshore from the WNW, which will keep the surface clean, but the wave quality is just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a no-go, but it’s a real low-expectation session.
After that, it’s a bleak stretch of tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. We see a few mornings with clean-looking water, like Thursday, July 24 morning, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the E with a 4-second period and energy of just 30. That’s not enough to push a surfer around. The pattern repeats through the end of July and into August – tiny heights, short periods, and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds.
The only real flicker of hope comes much later, on Thursday, July 30 in the afternoon. The swell picks up a bit to 4ft from the S, with an 8-second period and the combined energy jumps to 206 (moderate). The wind goes cross-offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. But the score is still a 0, listed as “poor surf conditions.” For a spot that’s fairly exposed and needs a SE swell to work best, a S swell isn’t ideal, and it’s barely above the knee-high mark. This is a very long-range call, and it’s not a standout by any stretch.
Honestly, Broadway is a consistent spot, so this blank run feels a bit unusual. But with the constantly low combined energy values (mostly between 15 and 150) and those tiny, short-period swells, the ocean just doesn’t have any push. The water temp is about average for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s average. For the entire 16 days, there’s no single standout. The best advice I can give is to keep an eye on the long-range forecasts, because this can’t stay poor forever.
Stay patient, keep your board waxed, and hope for a change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 17 | 44 | 78 | 323 | 106 | 134 | 78 | 58 | 36 | 20 | 11 | 40 | 50 | 83 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:54AM1.30m | 2:42PM1.42m | 2:50AM1.18m | 3:37PM1.42m | 3:49AM1.10m | 4:31PM1.43m | 4:49AM1.06m | 5:23PM1.47m | 5:45AM1.07m | 6:12PM1.51m | 6:35AM1.09m | 6:57PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:02AM0.16m | 8:46PM0.29m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:48PM0.32m | 9:42AM0.27m | 10:47PM0.32m | 10:34AM0.29m | 11:42PM0.29m | 11:24AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.25m | 12:11PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 3 | — | 106 | 134 | 78 | 58 | 36 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 62 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | WSW 4 | — | N 2 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 5 | — | — | S 2 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 17 | 44 | 78 | 323 | 20 | — | 1 | 36 | 42 | 27 | 11 | 40 | 50 | 83 | 19 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1128 | 1170 | 1170 | 1041 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 380 | 93 | 234 | 514 | 214 | 418 | 321 | 36 | 234 | 242 | 60 |
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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).
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