Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Broadway over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough run. We’ve got a whole lot of nothing for a long stretch, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a gap of several days with no real surf to speak of. From Friday the 17th of July, all the way through the weekend, it’s flat. Tiny, weak swells, mostly under 0.3m, with periods all over the shop and energy readings barely ticking over (4 to 17). The water is sitting at 75.4°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news. The wind is glassy on Friday morning, but with no waves, it doesn’t matter.
We stay in the doldrums through Monday and Tuesday the 20th and 21st. The swell bumps up a little, but it’s still small and messy – short-period stuff under 1m, with onshore winds chopping it up. The combined energy is weak, barely getting into double digits (19 to 37). Honestly, it’s a write-off.
Then, on Wednesday the 22nd of July, things get a bit interesting. The morning brings a 2.2m swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a moderate energy spike (843). But listen – this is Broadway, an advanced spot. 2.2m is getting into expert territory, and with a fairly short period, it’s going to be a grindy, powerful wave. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, so it’ll be clean. But for the average punter, this is a big, mean day. The energy drops back to 0.9m in the afternoon.
From Thursday the 23rd through to the start of August, it’s a slow grind. We get a few clean mornings with glassy conditions and cross-off winds, especially on the 24th of July (Friday) and the 28th of July (Tuesday), but the swell is tiny – 0.4m to 0.7m at best. The period is short to moderate (6 to 10 seconds), and the combined energy is weak (15 to 87). There’s nothing that will get the heart racing.
The only real standout, and I mean the only one, is that Wednesday the 22nd of July morning. It’s a one-off pulse of energy. If you’re an experienced surfer and you’re okay with a big, powerful, short-period wave, that’s your window. The rest of the 16-day outlook is a blank. For a spot like Broadway, which is fairly consistent, a run this poor doesn’t happen often. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking like a long wait.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | E 14 | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | S 6 | SE 4 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 83 | 153 | 44 | 22 | 29 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 32 | 278 | 638 | 122 | 121 | 58 | 24 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:11AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.72m | 12:03PM1.48m | 00:12AM1.58m | 12:55PM1.46m | 1:02AM1.44m | 1:48PM1.44m | 1:54AM1.30m | 2:42PM1.42m | 2:50AM1.18m | 3:37PM1.42m | 3:49AM1.10m | 4:31PM1.43m | 4:49AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM-0.02m | 5:40AM-0.08m | 5:50PM0.06m | 6:27AM-0.01m | 6:47PM0.15m | 7:14AM0.08m | 7:45PM0.23m | 8:02AM0.16m | 8:46PM0.29m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:48PM0.32m | 9:42AM0.27m | 10:47PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 53 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 12 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 77 | 44 | 22 | 29 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 132 | 205 | 122 | 121 | 58 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 8 | E 9 | E 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 13 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | SSE 4 | S 3 | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 7 | S 8 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 83 | 153 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 | 13 | 14 | 32 | 278 | 638 | 9 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2487 | 1008 | 1016 | 1460 | 41 | 21 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 320 | 353 | 564 | 2329 | 399 | 30 | 515 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 |
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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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