Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SSE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty lean for a proper paddle. The overall pattern is a long stretch of small, weak surf with mostly onshore winds messing up what little there is. We’re looking at a real dry spell.
The only real standout in this 16-day window is a brief moment on Thursday, July 30th. The afternoon at Broadway is the closest we get to something worth paddling out for. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 181. The magic is that the wind is forecast to go glassy, completely calm. That means the water will be like a mirror, giving you the cleanest possible surface for those small, weak waves. It’s not going to be big, but if you’re desperate for a glide and a tan, that’s your window. It’s a beach/jetty setup, so don't expect a long wall, but with the wind off, it’ll be a nice session.
The rest of the period is a tough watch. Most days are plagued by onshore winds, with a few cross-off options but on tiny, weak swell. The energy readings are mostly in the two-digit range, which is weak. For example, Sunday morning July 26th has a 2 ft SE swell at 8 seconds and 80 energy, but the wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean but gutless. By Monday afternoon, we’ve got a risk of thunderstorms and a fresh 19 mph onshore wind, making a mess of the 1 ft waves. Even the few glassy mornings, like Monday August 3rd, have a combined energy of only 40 and a tiny 2 ft swell, which is barely surfable.
From the end of July right through to the second week of August, the pattern is the same: small swell, inconsistent, and the wind is almost always onshore. Swell heights creep up to 3 ft and 4 ft at times, but the onshore winds mean the quality will be poor. The combined energy stays low, never hitting the moderate range consistently. It’s a classic case of “wait for a better forecast.”
So, to sum it up: the only real chance for a clean, if tiny, surf is Thursday afternoon, July 30th. For the rest, it’s a long gap of poor conditions. This is a spot that can be inconsistent, and this run is a perfect example of that. Forecasts can change, but based on what’s on the table, it’s a quiet couple of weeks.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 44 | 50 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 31 | 44 | 35 | 25 | 36 | 78 | 38 | 27 | 16 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:35AM1.09m | 6:57PM1.56m | 7:21AM1.13m | 7:39PM1.62m | 8:03AM1.18m | 8:19PM1.65m | 8:43AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.67m | 9:20AM1.27m | 9:32PM1.66m | 9:56AM1.31m | 10:07PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.25m | 12:11PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.21m | 12:55PM0.21m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:34AM0.12m | 2:17PM0.15m | 3:09AM0.09m | 2:56PM0.14m | 3:43AM0.07m | 3:36PM0.14m | 4:16AM0.06m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 8:16 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 44 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 31 | 44 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 48 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 8 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 50 | — | 11 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 78 | 29 | 27 | — | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | E 4 | N 3 | NE 6 | — | NNW 3 | ENE 7 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 12 | 18 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 62 | — | 1 | 55 | — | — | 16 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 398 | 27 | 399 | 1022 | 66 | 506 | 1505 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 62 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 11 |
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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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