Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for our local stretch.
Well, to be honest, it's a pretty bleak run for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a long, dry spell with nothing really worth paddling out for. The forecast shows mostly tiny, weak slop and a lot of windy, messy conditions. The water is sitting at about 76°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's the only thing that's mildly interesting.
The first real chance of anything surfable doesn't show up until the 22nd of July. That Wednesday morning, we might see some waves at Broadway (beach/jetty). The swell is coming from the east at 3 ft, with a period of 7 seconds, so it's a short-period, weakish windswell. The combined energy is moderate at 120, and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph, it could be clean. But the conditions are still described as "very ordinary," and honestly, for an advanced break, it's barely a ripple. It's the only thing that even gets a score above zero, so that's your best bet, but don't get your hopes up.
Moving into the 24th of July, Friday afternoon, there's another brief window. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SSE, with a longer period of 8 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph. The combined energy bumps up to 125, which is still moderate. Again, it's just "surfable but very ordinary."
For the rest of the forecast, it's a whole lot of nothing. The wind is either howling onshore or the swell is too tiny to matter. If you're a kite surfer, some of those afternoons with a cross-shore wind and a bit of chop might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it's a no-go. A blank run like this is pretty normal for this area when the conditions aren't lining up. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though; it tends not to stay this quiet for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 6 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SW 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 3 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 35 | 48 | 37 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.68m | 5:30AM1.23m | 6:04PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.27m | 7:03PM1.87m | 7:35AM1.33m | 7:59PM1.93m | 8:32AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.94m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:44PM1.91m | 10:19AM1.48m | 10:34PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM0.04m | 11:28PM0.11m | 11:14AM-0.00m | 00:29AM0.02m | 12:14PM-0.05m | 1:27AM-0.06m | 1:14PM-0.10m | 2:21AM-0.12m | 2:11PM-0.12m | 3:13AM-0.16m | 3:06PM-0.12m | 4:03AM-0.16m | 4:01PM-0.09m | 4:52AM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | — | S 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 37 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | E 6 | E 17 | — | S 5 | E 15 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | S 2 | SW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | ESE 4 | S 3 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 14 | 15 | 25 | 35 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 150 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 60 | 105 | 118 | 605 | 296 | 216 | 1142 | 330 | 626 | 553 | 81 | 497 | 1460 | 415 | 402 | 325 | 1505 | 1389 | 164 | 6 |
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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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