Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tough stretch. Broadway is a beach/jetty setup that’s advanced only, and honestly, looking at the next 16 days, there’s barely a whisper of proper surf. The first real chance of anything doesn’t show up until Sunday the 26th of July, and even then, it’s marginal.
For the first week and a half, from Wednesday the 15th right through to Saturday the 25th, it’s basically flat or junk. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the period is short – rubbish for a beach break. Winds are all over the place, but even when it’s clean, there’s just no energy. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting in the double digits (often under 50), so you’re just bobbing around. Crowds are a non-issue because nobody’s out. It’s a dead run.
Then, on Sunday morning the 26th of July, we get a small pulse. The swell picks up to 5 feet from the south, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 342 – that’s moderate energy, finally something to work with. The wind is offshore from the northwest at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean. But the wave comment says “marginal” and the score is a 1. The period is short, so at a beach break like Broadway, it’s going to be a bit lumpy and maybe a bit too much for a beginner at 5 feet. It’s the only window that shows any life, but it’s not a standout, just a glimmer.
Monday the 27th of July morning is also worth a mention. Swell drops to 3 feet from the SSE, period 8 seconds, with light offshore from the northeast. Combined energy is 116 – moderate. It’s clean, but the waves are “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s better than nothing, but still not a day to write home about.
After that, it fades back into nothing. The rest of the week into the 30th is messy with onshore winds or tiny chop. For a place that’s consistent, this is a shocking run. It’s one of those periods where the forecast can change, but right now, the 26th is your best bet and it’s still a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
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 kJ | 23 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 40 | 63 | 35 | 36 | 62 | 97 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:53PM1.94m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:44PM1.91m | 10:19AM1.48m | 10:34PM1.84m | 11:11AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.72m | 12:03PM1.48m | 00:12AM1.58m | 12:55PM1.46m | 1:02AM1.44m | 1:48PM1.44m | 1:54AM1.30m | 2:42PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13AM-0.16m | 3:06PM-0.12m | 4:03AM-0.16m | 4:01PM-0.09m | 4:52AM-0.13m | 4:56PM-0.02m | 5:40AM-0.08m | 5:50PM0.06m | 6:27AM-0.01m | 6:47PM0.15m | 7:14AM0.08m | 7:45PM0.23m | 8:02AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 39 | 36 | — | 6 | 35 | 5 | — | 97 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | ENE 3 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 5 | — | E 13 | E 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | E 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 17 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 13 | E 13 | SE 13 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | S 3 | NW 2 | NE 3 | E 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | S 4 | — | WNW 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | W 3 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 23 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 40 | — | 1 | 40 | 63 | 14 | 36 | 62 | 6 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 294 | 105 | 354 | 296 | 299 | 1178 | 1008 | 1016 | 2670 | 1008 | 1008 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 242 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 37 | 21 | 6 |
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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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