Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch isn’t going to get the pulse racing. We’ve got a long, flat, and messy 16-day window ahead, so don’t bother checking the cams every five minutes. The first real chance of seeing something surfable is a distant whisper.
Right now, and for the better part of the next week, it’s sadly all quiet on the Broadway front. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and every session looks like a chore. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 77°F with a 3°F anomaly, so a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it. We’re looking at a gap of several days where the only thing worth doing is maybe a paddle.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on Friday the 28th. The morning shows a clean 2ft swell from the ESE with a moderate 9-second period, and a light offshore breeze making it look tidy. The combined energy is a weak 81, so it’s not going to bowl you over, but it’s surfable. After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy, and inconsistent conditions right through the first week of September. There’s a little spike on Thursday the 4th of September with a 3ft swell from the East and a combined energy of 175, but the cross-onshore breeze will turn it into a lumpy mess.
Looking to the second week, there’s nothing that shouts. The best of a bad bunch might be Wednesday the 2nd of September where we get a clean 2ft from the SE with light winds, giving surfable but very ordinary conditions. For a spot that needs a clean S/SE swell, this is a tough run.
Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session. There’s just not enough push or quality to get excited about. Sometimes you get a blank run like this, and it’s more normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 116 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 74 | 32 | 49 | 18 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:48PM1.44m | 5:16AM1.07m | 5:41PM1.49m | 6:08AM1.12m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.36m | 10:52AM0.35m | 00:01AM0.31m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 12 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | S 5 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 49 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 3 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 2 | SSE 6 | — | WNW 2 | — | SSW 3 | — | S 6 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 116 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 74 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 21 | 81 | 60 | 37 | 60 | 37 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 236 | 280 | 535 | 164 | 255 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 21 | 60 |
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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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