Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, this is a bleak stretch for Broadway. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry run with nothing that’d get a local out of bed. The first proper surfable day doesn’t even show up until Sunday the 26th of July, and even then it’s just barely a pulse. Before that, it’s mostly flat or junk from Monday the 20th right through to Saturday the 26th morning – a solid five days of no-go, with small weak swell, wind-affected conditions, and at times strong onshores. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 76°, but that’s about the only bright spot.
So, here’s the rundown. The first day that’s even worth paddling out is Sunday morning the 26th of July. Broadway sees a small, clean pulse with a 2ft swell from the SE, period of 8 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a weak 122 (moderate wave energy), so it’s feeble, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s a beach and jetty set-up, so with that short period and small size, it’ll be a grovel but might be rideable for the advanced crew. Expect crowds to be possible here – it’s often busy, and when there’s nothing else, the locals will be out.
The only other half-decent moment comes Wednesday the 29th of July morning. Again, tiny at 2ft from the SSE, 8 seconds, but with a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is a low 55 (weak wave energy). It’s small, it’s clean, but it’s not going to get anyone’s heart racing. After that, the forecast drops off again into the first week of August with more onshore junk and very small swell.
Truth is, for an advanced spot like Broadway, you need something with a bit more push. The period never gets above 9 seconds across the whole 16 days, so there’s no real groundswell to speak of. It’s all short-period, weak windswell. The only window that might be marginally interesting for a kite surfer is Wednesday the 22nd of July afternoon, when the swell hits 6ft from the S with a moderate cross-onshore wind and combined energy of 689 (strong wave energy) – but that’s ugly, messy, and not for a paddle board.
In short, don’t make plans. The forecast can always change, but right now, there’s no standout. The best of a bad lot is Sunday the 26th of July morning, and even that’s a struggle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, near gales from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 17 | 22 | 63 | 132 | 187 | 284 | 443 | 164 | 76 | 59 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 37 | 28 | 84 | 46 | 62 | 62 | 43 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:48PM1.44m | 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 | 7:45PM0.23m | 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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 246 | 164 | 76 | 59 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 37 | 28 | 84 | 46 | 62 | 62 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | S 7 | ENE 3 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | — | ENE 3 | SE 6 | — | E 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 17 | 22 | 63 | 132 | 187 | 284 | 443 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | 13 | — | 6 | — | — | 60 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 296 | 372 | 603 | 1170 | 1170 | 380 | 21 | 152 | 105 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 6 | 380 | 21 | 205 | 496 | 132 | 0 | 1041 | 21 |
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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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