Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, mates, I gotta be straight with ya – this stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with nothing worth paddling out for. From Tuesday the 15th all the way through to Tuesday the 29th of September, it’s basically a flat spell or blown-out junk. We’re talking 15 days of poor surf conditions, with tiny waves, onshore winds, and weak energy. Don’t bother checking the cams.

The only flicker of hope shows up right at the end of the period, on Wednesday the 30th of September. That morning we finally see some life at Broadway. It’s a beach and jetty setup, so not exactly a point break paradise, but we’ll take what we can get. The swell comes up to a clean 3.3 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds – that’s a short period windswell, so don’t expect bombs, but it’ll be rideable. The wind is offshore from the north at 16 mph, keeping the surface clean. Combined energy hits 143, which is moderate energy – finally something with a bit of push. Water temp is 75.9°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. The afternoon holds similar conditions: 3.3 ft east swell, 9-second period, offshore NNW breeze at 9 mph, and energy up to 159. It’s still just “surfable but very ordinary,” so don’t expect perfection.

If you’re an expert, that Wednesday is your only window. The 3.3 ft is small enough for a shortboard but not big enough to get excited about. Beginners could handle it too, as it’s under 5 ft. Crowds are often here, so expect some company. The swell direction from the east matches the optimum SE direction close enough, and that offshore wind is the key – it’ll make it rideable.

For the rest of the 16 days? Honestly, leave the board at home. There’s no standout session here, just one day that breaks the drought. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long, flat run.

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