Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's be real – Broadway is dead flat right now and it's gonna stay that way for a long stretch. The water is 79°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a paddle won't freeze you, but you won't be surfing.
We've got a solid run of nothing happening. From Wednesday 12th August right through to Thursday 20th August, it's all poor surf conditions with tiny, mostly useless swell. Heights are 0.3ft to 4ft but with periods that are all over the shop and wind states that are mostly onshore, cross-off, or just messy. The combined energy is weak, only hitting 6 to 87, so it's not even worth looking at. This is a total blank run.
Finally, on Friday 21st August morning, we get a tiny flicker of life. A 4ft south swell with a 7-second period rolls in, and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, giving us a moderate offshore breeze and clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 111. But honestly, it's nothing to get excited about – it's surfable but very ordinary. The rest of Friday and the following days are back to poor conditions.
The next real standout is a long way off. On Wednesday 26th August morning, we finally get something decent. A 6ft east swell (7-second period) with a cross-off wind from the NE at 9 mph, giving us clean surf. The combined energy is strong at 343. It's not huge, but compared to the desert we've been in, it's a blessing. The wind is light and clean, so the surface will be smooth. The crowd situation at Broadway is often busy, so expect company. This is the best we've got by a long shot.
The rest of the period after that is just okay, with nothing else worth shouting about.
So, if you really need a surf, circle Wednesday 26th August morning on your calendar. Everything else, just leave the board in the car.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | E 13 | S 6 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 51 | 52 | 42 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18AM1.48m | 8:38PM1.90m | 9:08AM1.55m | 9:25PM1.86m | 9:56AM1.60m | 10:11PM1.77m | 10:42AM1.61m | 10:55PM1.66m | 11:28AM1.58m | 11:39PM1.52m | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:24AM1.37m | 1:02PM1.49m | 1:13AM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM-0.09m | 2:51AM-0.12m | 2:53PM-0.09m | 3:37AM-0.12m | 3:44PM-0.06m | 4:21AM-0.08m | 4:34PM0.00m | 5:03AM-0.02m | 5:24PM0.09m | 5:45AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.18m | 6:28AM0.17m | 7:10PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 42 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 13 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | — | SW 2 | WNW 3 | ENE 4 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | NNW 2 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 13 | — | 6 | 5 | 51 | 52 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2340 | 2487 | 1016 | 62 | 296 | 2165 | 1151 | 3081 | 497 | 635 | 1144 | 1226 | 1129 | 1393 | 15 | 6 | 81 | 105 | 229 | 355 | 15 |
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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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