
Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it’s a quiet one. The first few days are a total write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for until well into the second week. We’re looking at a gap of about 10 days with no real surf on offer. I’ll walk you through it, but don’t get your hopes up too early.
The first sniff of any sort of action comes on Sunday, the 18th of August, at Broadway. It’s a beach and jetty setup, and it’s an advanced spot, so this isn’t for the faint-hearted. The swell is tiny, around 1 ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 74, so don’t expect much push. Winds are a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. This is more about getting wet than getting waves.
The following days don’t improve much. Monday the 19th sees a bit more energy, with a 1 ft SE swell, but the period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. For a beach break like Broadway, that long period will make the waves break too straight and close out. The combined energy is still weak at 69, and we’ve got onshore winds. Not great.
Things perk up a tiny bit on Thursday, the 20th of August. The swell is 2 ft from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a decent long period, giving some shape. The combined energy is 89, still weak. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the W at 15 mph. That’s a major positive for clean, groomed waves. It’s still small, but for the advanced crew, it’ll be the cleanest the water gets all week. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will do.
As we roll into the final week, the pattern stays flat. Saturday the 22nd of August has a brief moment of glassy conditions in the afternoon with a 1 ft swell from the SE, but the period is a short 4 seconds, so it’s just wind chop. The best patch of the whole outlook might be Monday the 24th of August, with a 2 ft swell from the ENE, period of 6 seconds, and a gentle cross-shore wind. The combined energy is 86, still weak, but it’s the biggest swell we’ve seen. It’s not a standout by any stretch.
Truth is, there’s no single standout break in this 16-day run. It’s mostly small, weak, and plagued by poor wind direction. For a spot like Broadway, which is fairly exposed to the SE, the swell direction is never quite right, and the energy is too low to get excited about. If you’re desperate, Thursday the 20th of August is your best bet for clean conditions, but even then, it’s a session for the experts only. For the rest of us, it’s a good time to wax the board and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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38 | 20 | 10 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:22AM1.22m | 5:54PM1.76m | 6:27AM1.30m | 6:53PM1.84m | 7:25AM1.39m | 7:47PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.48m | 8:38PM1.90m | 9:08AM1.55m | 9:25PM1.86m | 9:56AM1.60m | 10:11PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:16PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.07m | 00:17AM0.07m | 12:06PM0.01m | 1:13AM-0.02m | 1:05PM-0.05m | 2:04AM-0.08m | 2:00PM-0.09m | 2:51AM-0.12m | 2:53PM-0.09m | 3:37AM-0.12m | 3:44PM-0.06m | 4:21AM-0.08m | ||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
9 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | — |
2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 10 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
— | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | W 3 | — | S 5 | — | S 6 | WNW 2 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | S 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
38 | 1 | — | 21 | — | 19 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 38 | 125 | 105 | 1125 | 36 | 60 | 330 | 267 | 372 | 552 | 1145 | 81 | 296 | 583 | 401 | 330 | 496 | 296 |
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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.
Broadway is 49 km (30 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











