
Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again for the imperial version. What we've got at Broadway is a long, slow stretch of barely anything worth talking about. It's an advanced spot that catches swell, but over this forecast period, there's just no solid swell with the right conditions to make it fire. You're looking at a lot of small, weak, or blown-out days.
Starting on Sunday, July 19th, we've got a tiny 2ft swell from the south with a short 7-second period. Water temp is 76°F, a touch warmer than usual. Winds are a moderate northwest breeze, making it cross-off and clean on the surface, but the wave comment flat out says "poor surf conditions." The combined energy is only 30, so there's no grunt.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are even smaller, with swell dropping to around 1ft to 3ft, periods staying short. Tuesday brings a risk of thunderstorms and a strong south wind that turns onshore by afternoon, making a messy 5ft of slop. The energy hits 122, but the period is only 6 seconds and it's blowing straight onshore. You don't want it.
Wednesday the 22nd is the first real chance. We've got a 4ft south swell with an 8-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the west-northwest. Energy is a moderate 183. It's clean but the wave comment still says "poor surf conditions." For an advanced break, 4ft with that period might not have the shape you want. Not a standout.
Thursday the 23rd through Sunday the 27th is all small: 1ft to 2ft waves, short periods, and shifting winds. Saturday the 25th morning has a light offshore wind from the north, which would make it look nice, but the swell is only 2ft from the southeast with a 7-second period and just 40 energy. It's weak.
From Saturday afternoon through Monday, there's a gap of a couple days where conditions are just poor across the board.
Tuesday the 28th afternoon brings another pulse up to 5ft from the south, but with a 5-second period and a fresh onshore wind. It'll be a closeout. Wednesday the 29th morning is glassy with a light northwest wind and a 3ft south swell, period of 6 seconds. Energy is only 62 though, and the period is too short.
From Thursday the 30th all the way to Monday, August 3rd, it's a long stretch of near flatness. Swell bounces between 0.7ft and 2ft, periods from 4 to 8 seconds, and energy mostly below 70. There are some clean windows, but with no swell, Broadway is going to be flat.
If you had to pick something, the cleanest and most hopeful session is Wednesday the 22nd with that 4ft swell and clean cross-off, or the glassy Wednesday morning on the 29th with 3ft. But for an advanced spot, neither is going to deliver. It's just one of those runs where the ocean goes to sleep. Keep an eye on it – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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27 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 31 | 122 | 260 | 173 | 166 | 78 | 40 | 17 | 33 | 20 | 31 | 37 | 34 | 25 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:23PM1.47m | 5:45AM1.07m | 6:12PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:34AM0.29m | 11:42PM0.29m | 11:24AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
27 | 16 | 9 | 9 | — | 3 | — | — | 173 | 166 | 78 | 40 | 17 | 33 | 20 | 15 | 37 | 34 | 25 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 5 | SE 9 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 5 | — |
— | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | ENE 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 8 | W 4 | W 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | SW 2 | WNW 3 |
— | 1 | 5 | — | 17 | 31 | 122 | 260 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 53 | 17 | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 105 | 298 | 1510 | 560 | 1162 | 1170 | 30 | 15 | 19 | 0 | 211 | 496 | 1 | 180 | 353 | 98 | 6 | 243 | 36 |
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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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