Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about Broadway.
We've got a bit of a flat spell on our hands right now. The ocean's looking pretty sad, and honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for in the short term. You’re looking at a good week of tiny, weak surf that’s just not going to do it. The first real pulse of energy doesn't show up until around Sunday, September 21st.
Let's break it down.
The water's sitting at a balmy 77°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year—6°F above the norm, so definitely don't expect that winter wetsuit.
Sunday, September 13th through Saturday, September 20th: Forget it. We're talking ankle-snappers at best. Swell heights are stuck between 0.3ft and 2ft with weak energy (values like 33 to 37). The wind is all over the place, but it doesn't matter because there's no power behind it. It’s a total write-off.
The one to watch:
Sunday, September 21st is where things finally get interesting. We see a jump in swell from the East at 5ft with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits a solid 263. This is moderate energy that will finally put some shape in the water. The wind is out of the ENE at 16 mph and is cross-offshore, which will keep the surface clean. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook.
Monday, September 22nd holds similar energy (261) with 5ft swell from the East, still clean with that cross-off wind. This is your window.
Late September (22nd - 28th):
After that little pulse, it gets messy. Strong winds and onshore flow kick in on the 22nd and 23rd, making things choppy. We see another pulse of moderate energy around 147 on Thursday the 24th with 4ft from the East, but the cross-off wind from the WNW will keep it rideable. The last few days of the month (26th-28th) drop back off into small, weak surf again.
The Bottom Line: Honestly, for this entire stretch, Broadway isn't going to offer much for the average punter. The swell is small, and when it does show up, it's short-period windswell. For an advanced crew, that 21st and 22nd is the only time to even think about it. The cross-off winds will make it clean, but the small, weak energy means it’s a novelty surf, not a classic session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 53 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:25PM1.55m | 10:51AM1.66m | 11:05PM1.43m | 11:32AM1.60m | 11:48PM1.30m | 12:16PM1.53m | 00:34AM1.19m | 1:05PM1.46m | 1:27AM1.10m | 2:01PM1.41m | 2:32AM1.05m | 3:05PM1.39m | 3:41AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:11PM0.04m | 4:24AM0.07m | 4:57PM0.12m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:44PM0.21m | 5:41AM0.25m | 6:34PM0.30m | 6:23AM0.34m | 7:30PM0.37m | 7:13AM0.41m | 8:31PM0.41m | 8:12AM0.45m | 9:34PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 53 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | S 6 | E 15 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | E 15 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | SE 9 | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | N 4 | NW 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 2 | S 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | S 2 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 13 | 5 | 13 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 13 | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 0 | 418 | 296 | 570 | 727 | 727 | 497 | 635 | 1170 | 496 | 46 | 562 | 36 | 497 | 1142 | 1016 | 344 | 1178 | 555 |
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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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