Broadway Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.93° W

Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadway sea temperature is
24.7°C
1.8° 

Broadway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadway surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve looked over the next 16 days for Broadway, and truth be told, it’s a flat spell. No standout sessions, no hidden gems popping up. The whole 16-day window has the same story: small, weak waves with a "poor surf conditions" tag on every single report. We’re talking tiny swell heights that barely register, mostly around 1 ft to 1.6 ft, with the total wave energy sitting low, never even hitting three digits — the highest is just 58 (moderate energy) on Wednesday the 2nd of September, but that’s still barely a bump. For a break described as "advanced," this is a quiet period.

The first bit of surf to look at, if you’re desperate, is from Friday the 28th of August. You’ve got a 1.3 ft ESE swell with a short period of 8 seconds. Friday morning is cross-on with a risk of thunderstorms, afternoon turns glassy but still the same tiny 1.3 ft. Not worth getting wet for. Saturday the 29th has a 12.4 mph NE wind, clean cross-off, but still that 1.3 ft SE swell. The pattern continues: Sunday the 30th has onshore wind and a 1 ft swell, Monday the 31st offers a glassy morning with 1 ft, but again, it’s all weak.

The water temp is sitting at 76.5°F on the 28th, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not uncomfortable, but you’ll be floating more than surfing.

The only slight pulse comes around Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell picks up to 1.6 ft from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, and combined energy hits 58. Wednesday afternoon goes glassy with 1.6 ft and a 10-second period — the cleanest conditions of the lot. Thursday the 3rd keeps the 1.3 ft SE swell, cross wind, still poor. After that, late in the second week, you get a bit more period. On Monday the 7th of September, there’s a 0.7 ft swell but with a long 16-second period — that’s a groundswell, but the height is so small it barely matters. Tuesday the 8th has 15.5 mph cross-off winds and a 1.6 ft SE swell, but again, poor.

Wednesday the 9th of September offers the biggest swell height of the whole run: 2 ft from the south with a short 5-second period, glassy in the morning. That’s the peak, but 2 ft with no energy behind it is still ankle-biters. What you’ll notice is that after the 9th, things fade right back to 1 ft or less. There’s a gap of almost a week from the 12th onward with no real change.

The break itself is fairly exposed to swell, and the optimum direction is SE, which we do get, but it’s just not enough power. This spot is consistent, which is the only optimistic note — it tends not to stay this flat forever. But for now, there’s nothing to ride. If you’re a kite surfer, the clean cross-off winds on days like Saturday the 29th or Tuesday the 2nd of September might give you a bit of a to and fro, but paddle surfing? Save your energy.

Stay patient, mates.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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26
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24
43
54
34
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20
18
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
5
SSW
20
NNE
20
NE
15
E
10
SE
10
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
0
NW
10
WNW
15
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10
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WNW
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High Tide
8:49AM1.44m
9:03PM1.68m
9:24AM1.51m
9:38PM1.65m
10:00AM1.57m
10:15PM1.59m
10:38AM1.61m
10:55PM1.51m
11:21AM1.64m
11:39PM1.41m
12:09PM1.64m
00:30AM1.31m
1:06PM1.63m
1:33AM1.23m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.10m
3:04AM0.04m
3:15PM0.09m
3:38AM0.02m
3:57PM0.09m
4:14AM0.03m
4:43PM0.12m
4:52AM0.05m
5:33PM0.16m
5:35AM0.08m
6:30PM0.21m
6:26AM0.13m
7:35PM0.25m
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7:36
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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