Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We've got a long stretch of small, junky waves ahead, so don't get your hopes up for any quick fixes. This is one of those times where patience is the name of the game.
We're kicking things off at Broadway (South Africa) on Monday, August 24th. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 77°, which is a nice little bonus. But that’s about where the good news ends for now. The surf is tiny, around 0.7ft, with a weak, cross-shore breeze messing with an already poor surface. The energy is next to nothing (21), and it's just not worth the paddle. The whole first week through to August 30th is a write-off, with surf staying below 3ft and most of it being chopped up by onshore winds. There are a few cleaner moments, but the swell is so small they're not even close to being rideable.
We then hit a bit of a lull with almost nothing for a few days, before things start to rumble to life towards the end of the first week of September. Now, for the patient ones among you, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s a long way off, but Thursday, September 3rd, is the standout. The swell finally pushes up to a solid 5ft in the morning, with a strong 15-second period from the SE. The energy is very strong (1986), and we’ve got clean, cross-offshore winds from the NNW. This is the day for experienced surfers – that size and power will be too much for the groms and beginners. The afternoon backs off slightly to 5ft and the wind stays offshore, but the quality might get a little more questionable with the tide. This is the one true highlight on the whole chart. It’s a promising forecast, but being that far out, we’ll have to see how it shapes up.
The day after, on Friday, September 4th, still has decent size at around 5ft, but the wind is going to be honking from the WNW at 30 km/h. That’s going to kill the quality. The energy is still moderate (811), but it'll be a battle for a mess. After that, it just fades back into small, poor conditions for the rest of the window. All in all, the setup looks more interesting for the kitesurfers than for us paddle surfers for most of this forecast. Save your energy, do your chores, and point your board at that Thursday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 102 | 47 | 91 | 46 | 45 | 29 | 53 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:24AM1.51m | 9:38PM1.65m | 10:00AM1.57m | 10:15PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:15PM0.09m | 3:38AM0.02m | 3:57PM0.09m | 4:14AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 65 | 41 | 29 | 46 | 45 | 29 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | E 6 | S 6 | E 5 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 32 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 6 | E 14 | E 6 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SE 19 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | — | S 6 | — | ESE 8 | E 4 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 102 | 47 | 91 | — | 16 | — | 53 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 36 | 105 | 372 | 415 | 296 | 296 | 1170 | 164 | 118 | 243 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 6 | 81 | 1008 | 81 | 164 | 157 | 0 |
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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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