Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Broadway over the next couple of weeks.
Mate, I gotta be straight with you – it's a grim stretch ahead for Broadway. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for anything worth paddling out for. There are no standout sessions, no sneaky windows, just days and days of poor surf conditions. From the 18th of August right through to the 2nd of September, the wave heights are mostly tiny – and when there's a bit of size, the wind, swell direction, or period just ruins any chance of a decent wave.
The first few days up to the 21st are consistent flatness with ankle-biters, mostly under 1 feet. The early mornings on the 21st see a glassy 0.6 feet, but there's nothing to ride. You'd be surfing the foam if you're desperate.
Late in the month, around the 27th and 28th, there's a pulse of energy. On the 27th, you've got 4 feet on the S swell (combined energy hitting 298, which is moderate), but it's coming with a short period of 7 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, making it a choppy, messy affair. The 28th looks cleaner in the morning with a WNW cross-offshore breeze and some swell, but it's still just 3 feet – not enough to get excited about.
The biggest push of the whole period shows up on the 31st of August into the 1st of September. Swell heights hit 5 to 6 feet with the combined energy building to 306 on the 31st afternoon. That's moderate energy, but it's from the E, a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. For a beach/jetty setup like Broadway, it'll be a blown-out mess. That size is also pushing into the "too big for beginners" territory, but the quality is so poor it's really just for the hard-core or for kite surfers, honestly.
For the last few days into early September, it drops back down to small, wind-affected junk. There's honestly nothing to recommend here, folks. The finder doesn't see any surf, and neither do I.
Stay patient, forecasts can change. For now, give the board a good wax and wait.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 14 | 21 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 42 | 20 | 16 | 35 | 42 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:16AM1.07m | 5:41PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:52AM0.35m | 00:01AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | — | E 5 | E 6 | SSE 4 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 14 | 18 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NE 4 | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | SE 12 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | S 5 | — | — | E 7 | E 5 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | E 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 21 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 19 | 21 | 42 | — | — | 35 | 42 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 81 | 344 | 15 | 38 | 380 | 105 | 330 | 2463 | 555 | 105 | 1045 | 415 | 6 | 46 | 36 | 6 | 21 | 21 |
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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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