Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with 86 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – if you're looking at Broadway, you're gonna need some patience. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for any kind of decent surf.
To be honest, the whole 16-day window is a write-off for any real action. The first real chance of anything vaguely surfable doesn't roll around until Sunday, August 9th, and even then it's a struggle. That's a solid 10-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
The water temp at Broadway is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're sitting there waiting for a set that never comes.
The only period that even gets a slightly positive nod is the morning of Sunday, August 9th. We're looking at a 3ft swell from the S with a short period of 7 seconds, so it's weak and won't have much grunt. The combined energy is a measly 87 (very weak). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, which will keep the surface clean, but let's be real, the waves are just "surfable but very ordinary." It's not a standout by any stretch.
Then on Thursday, August 13th, the afternoon shows a 5ft swell from the S with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 280 (moderate). This is the biggest bump in the whole forecast, but the wind is onshore from the S, so it's going to be a lumpy mess. That's a "marginal surf forecast" at best, and definitely not one for beginners – 5ft with onshore wind is a handful for anyone.
Honestly, for most of this period, the onshore wind and weak swell are a recipe for frustration. With the wind hammering the beach setup, this stretch looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's just no quality on offer.
Bottom line: Don't hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long, blank run for Broadway.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 25 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 38 | 31 | 20 | 32 | 48 | 74 | 70 | 47 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:43AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.67m | 9:20AM1.27m | 9:32PM1.66m | 9:56AM1.31m | 10:07PM1.64m | 10:32AM1.36m | 10:42PM1.58m | 11:09AM1.40m | 11:19PM1.52m | 11:49AM1.45m | 00:00AM1.44m | 12:35PM1.49m | 00:47AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.15m | 3:09AM0.09m | 2:56PM0.14m | 3:43AM0.07m | 3:36PM0.14m | 4:16AM0.06m | 4:16PM0.15m | 4:50AM0.05m | 5:00PM0.17m | 5:26AM0.06m | 5:48PM0.20m | 6:05AM0.07m | 6:43PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 25 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 70 | 47 | 22 | 17 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | S 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 38 | 31 | 20 | 32 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 98 | 98 | 38 | 211 | 81 | 105 | 353 | 109 | 353 | 2263 | 399 | 807 | 1138 | 46 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 105 | 36 | 21 |
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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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