Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, E swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Broadway over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first ten days of this forecast, I’d be looking at the golf course or the kite beach if I were you, because the surf is practically non-existent. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. After a bit of a sniff of something better on the 6th of August, things start to look a little more promising, but patience is the name of the game.
The first real standout in this entire window comes on Thursday, 6th August. The swell is still small, but it’s the best we’ll see. The early morning session is looking good for the more experienced crew. The breeze is light and variable, turning to glass on the water, with a 4ft swell from the S. The swell period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not going to be packing much punch, but the combined energy is moderate (91). The bigger chance for a proper wave is the following morning. On Friday, 7th August, we’ve got a clean, 4ft S swell with a 15 km/h offshore wind from the NNW, keeping things smooth. The period is still short, but the energy is moderate (138). This is the best window for a surf, but with that 4ft height, it’s still a bit small for a standout session. The water temp is average for the time of year at 75°, so nothing to worry about there.
If you’re a beginner, the swell is small enough that you could try the 6th or 7th, but it’s not great. For the experts, the lack of size and power is the main issue. It’s just not a classic Broadway setup. The swell direction is from the S and SSE, which doesn’t match the optimum SE direction for the break.
By the 10th, it’s back to small, onshore slop. There’s a little bump in the swell on the 3rd of August, with a 4ft SSE swell and moderate energy (210), but the wind is all wrong, a cross-onshore mess that’s good for kites, not paddling.
So, to sum it up: the 6th and 7th of August are your best bets, but don’t expect a classic. It’s a waiting game. The forecasts can change, but for now, the surf is pretty ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 29 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 36 | 51 | 43 | 104 | 126 | 76 | 50 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 46 |
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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 | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:57PM1.56m | 7:21AM1.13m | 7:39PM1.62m | 8:03AM1.18m | 8:19PM1.65m | 8:43AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.67m | 9:20AM1.27m | 9:32PM1.66m | 9:56AM1.31m | 10:07PM1.64m | 10:32AM1.36m | 10:42PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:11PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.21m | 12:55PM0.21m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:34AM0.12m | 2:17PM0.15m | 3:09AM0.09m | 2:56PM0.14m | 3:43AM0.07m | 3:36PM0.14m | 4:16AM0.06m | 4:16PM0.15m | 4:50AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 51 | 43 | 104 | 126 | 76 | 50 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 22 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 44 | 40 | 33 | 18 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | S 5 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | SE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | — | — | 14 | 8 | 3 | 42 | — | — | 4 | — | 10 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 380 | 21 | 151 | 1505 | 505 | 109 | 567 | 21 | 207 | 6 | 6 | 372 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 353 | 320 | 401 | 1125 | 515 |
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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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