Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Straight up, I’ve looked at the charts for the next 16 days, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s looking pretty grim. The finder is pulling up zero recommendations, which means we’re in for a long stretch of flat or poor conditions. The first real surfable day is nowhere to be seen, and we’re looking at a gap that stretches from now all the way through to the end of July. There’s just no energy coming through that’s worth paddling out for.
The only spot we’ve got to talk about is Broadway. It’s an advanced, consistent beach and jetty setup, but the numbers are not kind. Right now, on Tuesday morning, the 14th, we’ve got a tiny 1ft wave from the SE with a short 9-second period. The combined energy is a weak 21, and the wind is a cross-on from the SW. It’s just poor. Water temp is sitting at 74°, which is about average for this time of year.
The whole first week is a write-off. On Wednesday the 15th, the swell drops to 0.7ft with messy cross-shore winds. Thursday the 16th brings a clean 1ft wave but the period is a miserable 5 seconds – barely a bump. Friday the 17th morning has a glassy 1ft, but it’s still tiny. Through the weekend, we see a bit of a spike on Saturday the 18th afternoon with a 4ft swell from the south, but the period is 5 seconds and the wind is cross-shore. The energy is only 79, so it’s weak and junky. The risk of thunderstorms doesn’t help.
We roll into the next week and it’s more of the same. Monday the 20th morning is glassy but only 3ft with a 4-second period – that’s just windswell mush. Tuesday the 21st has a 3ft SSE swell with a 7-second period, but the wind is onshore and choppy, making it a mess. Wednesday the 22nd looks the cleanest of the bunch with a NW cross-offshore wind and a 3ft SSE swell, but the period is 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 101. Still, the wave height is small and the quality is poor. Thursday the 23rd morning has a clean offshore wind from the NNE, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s just not enough.
The second week, from the 24th to the 29th, is flat. The swell stays under 3ft, the periods are short, and the winds are either onshore or cross. The highest energy we see is on the 26th with 89, but that’s still weak. It’s just not happening.
The one standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday the 22nd at Broadway. The morning has a clean, cross-offshore wind from the NW, and the swell is 3ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 101 (moderate), so it’s got *some* push. But honestly, for an advanced break like Broadway, you’re looking at clean, weak lines. It’s not going to be a classic day, just the best of a bad bunch. Crowds are often there, so you’ll have company. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window.
Other than that, it’s a blank run. The consistent nature of the break suggests it won’t stay this poor forever, but for now, the forecasts are what they are. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 18 | 31 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 70 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 64 | 26 | 32 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 8:32AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.94m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:44PM1.91m | 10:19AM1.48m | 10:34PM1.84m | 11:11AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.72m | 12:03PM1.48m | 00:12AM1.58m | 12:55PM1.46m | 1:02AM1.44m | 1:48PM1.44m | 1:54AM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11PM-0.12m | 3:13AM-0.16m | 3:06PM-0.12m | 4:03AM-0.16m | 4:01PM-0.09m | 4:52AM-0.13m | 4:56PM-0.02m | 5:40AM-0.08m | 5:50PM0.06m | 6:27AM-0.01m | 6:47PM0.15m | 7:14AM0.08m | 7:45PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ENE 4 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | E 6 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | E 9 | SE 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 9 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | S 5 | — | — | E 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 10 | 70 | — | — | — | 64 | 26 | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2315 | 1206 | 294 | 93 | 267 | 296 | 296 | 138 | 1008 | 1016 | 1045 | 1016 | 1008 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 81 | 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).
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