Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s brewing over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf is pretty flat for a long stretch. We’re looking at a big gap of almost no real surf until the very end of the run. The first solid sign of life doesn’t show up until the morning of August 28th. So, don’t expect much for the next week and a half.
The only spot on the radar is Broadway (United States). It’s a beach and jetty setup that’s best for advanced surfers, and it’s pretty consistent when there’s swell. For the first week and a half though, it’s just tiny, weak pulses. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 78°F.
We’ll see a bit of a pulse on the morning of Thursday, August 27th, with 3 ft of swell from the S and a period of 6 seconds. The wind is offshore from the N at 12 mph, which will keep it clean, but the energy is still weak. It’s surfable, but ordinary.
The real standout, the only one worth circling on your calendar, is the morning of Friday, August 28th. We’ve got a moderate 6 ft of swell rolling in from the ENE with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is a clean offshore from the N at 12 mph, and the combined energy is solid. This is proper surf. The swell direction is a bit off from the optimum SE, but it’s still the best we’ve got. Just be aware, at 6 ft, this is getting into expert territory, so it’s not for the groms. The afternoon still has the same 6 ft swell, but the wind swings onshore, so it’ll be a mess. Make the morning session.
After that, the swell drops back down through the 29th and 30th with cleaner conditions but smaller waves. If you want a wave, the 28th is your only real shot.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 86 | 42 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 34 | 41 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:42AM1.61m | 10:55PM1.66m | 11:28AM1.58m | 11:39PM1.52m | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:24AM1.37m | 1:02PM1.49m | 1:13AM1.24m | 1:53PM1.44m | 2:08AM1.13m | 2:49PM1.41m | 3:10AM1.06m | 3:49PM1.41m | 4:15AM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.00m | 5:03AM-0.02m | 5:24PM0.09m | 5:45AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.18m | 6:28AM0.17m | 7:10PM0.27m | 7:13AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.34m | 8:03AM0.33m | 9:11PM0.39m | 8:58AM0.37m | 10:13PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 41 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 11 | S 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | S 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | S 4 | — | E 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | S 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 86 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 9 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1377 | 2670 | 1114 | 1177 | 2614 | 1043 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 353 | 21 | 46 | 553 | 105 | 207 | 372 | 514 | 507 | 1142 | 497 |
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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).
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