Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Honestly, Broadway’s been dealt a pretty rough hand for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a write-off, with a messy mix of onshore winds and small, short-period chop. We’re looking at a real long wait for anything worthwhile.
The earliest we get something even close to surfable is Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. We’ve got a small 3ft SSE swell at 8 seconds, but the real story is the moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. That’ll clean things right up, making it glassy. The combined energy is weak, only 99, so it’s very small and weak, but the clean conditions will be a welcome sight for those desperate for a paddle. After that, we’re back into a long, flat spell of tiny, weak swells with clean but empty conditions right through to the end of July.
The one true standout in this whole outlook arrives late on the 29th of July, Wednesday afternoon. A 4ft SSE swell with a decent 10 second period rolls in, and the combined energy jumps to 320, which is a solid moderate pulse. It’s not massive, but the kicker is the light NW cross-offshore breeze making it clean. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 76°F, which is about average for this time of year. That window on Wednesday afternoon, down at Broadway, is your best bet for a wave that actually has some push and shape. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time in the whole 16 days that the forecast hits “good surf conditions.”
After that, we’re back to tiny, weak leftovers. Sunday morning, the 3rd of August, has a light cross-shore and a tiny SSE swell, but it’s barely worth a look. The rest of the first week of August is more of the same: small, weak, and unremarkable. It’s a tough run for the wave-starved, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on that Wednesday afternoon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 17 | 21 | 30 | 70 | 256 | 213 | 222 | 163 | 96 | 55 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 38 | 70 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 31 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 7 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 222 | 163 | 96 | 55 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 38 | 4 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 31 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | S 5 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | NE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | — | NW 2 | N 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | E 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 17 | 21 | 30 | 70 | 256 | 213 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 70 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2263 | 1008 | 1170 | 1170 | 242 | 162 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 296 | 380 | 132 | 399 | 418 | 212 | 234 | 118 | 6 |
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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).
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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