Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but for the imperial crew. Let’s call it like it is: this 16-day stretch at Broadway is a bust for the first ten days. The first wave worth paddling for isn’t until Wednesday, 16th September. That’s a long, flat gap. This spot is a consistent beach/jetty, but it’s dry as a bone. The water is a warm 77°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, a real anomaly of 3° – that’s very unusual.
The first real movement is on Wednesday, 16th September morning. We’ve got a 4ft Easterly swell, period of 6 seconds, short-period junk, and the combined energy is 113 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-shore from the East, so it’ll be a little messy but not unmanageable. By Wednesday afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft from the East, period still 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 224 (strong). The wind turns cross-onshore, making it choppy and tough. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a clean surf.
The best chance for something decent is the morning of Thursday, 17th September. Swell holds at 5ft from the East, period 8 seconds, and energy is 273 (strong). The wind is light and onshore from the South, which is a bummer, but it’s the biggest push of the outlook. This is for the experienced crew only – 5ft at a beach break with onshore wind is a handful.
Friday, 18th September morning is the only “marginal” call. Swell is 5ft from the East, period 9 seconds, and energy is 325 (very strong). The wind is light and onshore, so it’s a gamble. After that, it fades to small, weak waves. The standout is Thursday morning, 17th September, for the most size, but it’s for experts only. Otherwise, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | S 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 40 | 126 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.62m | 4:08AM1.20m | 4:40PM1.67m | 5:19AM1.28m | 5:45PM1.73m | 6:20AM1.39m | 6:41PM1.78m | 7:13AM1.50m | 7:32PM1.81m | 8:01AM1.60m | 8:18PM1.80m | 8:46AM1.67m | 9:02PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35AM0.20m | 9:59PM0.23m | 9:48AM0.19m | 11:06PM0.17m | 10:57AM0.13m | 00:03AM0.09m | 12:00PM0.06m | 00:55AM0.01m | 12:57PM-0.00m | 1:41AM-0.05m | 1:49PM-0.04m | 2:25AM-0.07m | 2:38PM-0.05m | 3:06AM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | S 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | S 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 12 | 19 | 40 | 126 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 552 | 2340 | 504 | 507 | 296 | 98 | 27 | 21 | 60 | 81 | 1170 | 247 | 294 | 727 | 605 | 38 | 236 | 68 | 514 | 586 | 629 |
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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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