Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S 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 (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the look at Broadway. Let’s be honest, the next two weeks are a bummer. We’re looking at a lot of flat, bumpy water with nothing to get excited about for a long stretch.
Water temp is running about 77°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for the time of year, so at least you won’t be shivering while you stare at the flatness.
Starting on Saturday the 22nd, we’ve got a tiny 1-foot swell out of the ENE with a short 6-second period and barely any energy. Wind is cross-on. It’s a write-off. This same story plays out all through the following week: waves never getting over 2 feet, mostly under a foot, with a mix of cross and onshore winds. Everything is marked as "poor surf conditions." There is no standout here.
The dry spell lasts for over a week. Things try to pick up around the 1st of September with swells reaching 4 to 5 feet, but the wind is cross-on at 12 mph and the period is a weak 6 seconds, so it’s just a sloppy, stormy mess with thunderstorms in the forecast. The energy jumps up, but that long-period swell on the afternoon of the 1st comes straight onshore at 15 mph. That’s a washing machine. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
By the 3rd and 4th of September, the wind goes light or glassy, offering clean conditions on the surface. But the swell is a pathetic 1 feet from the southeast. For a beach/jetty, that long-period energy with no size is just a lake.
The only time the forecast even says "marginal" is on the afternoon of the 2nd of September. Even then, it’s a 4-foot swell with a 14-second period and onshore wind. For an advanced break, it’s barely worth a look. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It’s a tough stretch for Broadway.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SE 13 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 8 | 85 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 83 | 35 | 31 | 21 | 45 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:48PM1.44m | 5:16AM1.07m | 5:41PM1.49m | 6:08AM1.12m | 6:28PM1.56m | 6:53AM1.19m | 7:11PM1.62m | 7:34AM1.28m | 7:50PM1.66m | 8:12AM1.36m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:49AM1.44m | 9:03PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.38m | 11:11PM0.36m | 10:52AM0.35m | 00:01AM0.31m | 11:43AM0.30m | 00:44AM0.25m | 12:30PM0.24m | 1:22AM0.19m | 1:13PM0.19m | 1:57AM0.13m | 1:54PM0.14m | 2:31AM0.08m | 2:34PM0.10m | 3:04AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 12 | E 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | E 8 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 4 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | S 3 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 7 | — | ESE 9 | E 11 | E 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 35 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 5 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 85 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 83 | — | 31 | 21 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 321 | 242 | 21 | 81 | 60 | 105 | 81 | 109 | 81 | 418 | 81 | 105 | 296 | 506 | 164 | 321 | 1170 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
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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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