Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, S swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window looks like a write-off for any decent surf. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, dry spell with nothing but tiny, weak energy. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the 26th of July, and it’s a real struggle from there.
We’ve got a massive gap of no real surf on offer. It’s not until the 26th of July that we even see a pulse, but it’s a sad one. The combined swell energy is a paltry 41, and that’s about as good as it gets. The swell is a measly 2 ft from the SE, with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s just not enough to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 75°F, which is about average for the time of year.
Honestly, this is a classic example of a blank run for the area. You’ll see a few mornings with glassy conditions – like the 31st of July and the 1st of August – but there’s just no swell to push through. The wind might be light and offshore at times, like the 30th of July, but the wave height is still stuck at 2 ft or 2 ft. It’s frustrating.
The only break on the radar is Broadway. It’s a beach/jetty setup that’s fairly exposed, but it’s not doing us any favors. The recommended swell direction is SE, which we get, but the size is just too small. It’s a consistent spot, but even consistency can’t make up for a total lack of energy. The water temp anomaly is a normal 0.7°F, so nothing unusual there.
There’s a glimmer on the 30th of July with a little offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2 ft to 2 ft. It’s clean, but it’s not surfable. For the rest of the period, it’s onshore winds, cross-shore chop, or just flat. The combined energy barely cracks 50 for most of it. For a few days in early August, the swell period climbs to 9 seconds, which is better, but the height is still 1 ft or 1 ft. That’s just not enough to ride.
In short, leave the board at home. There’s nothing here worth paddling out for. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a solid two weeks of nothing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 29 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 51 | 16 | 42 | 42 | 81 | 70 | 36 | 46 | 67 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:32AM1.36m | 10:42PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:16PM0.15m | 4:50AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | 14 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 81 | 70 | 36 | 46 | 67 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 32 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | E 9 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | SW 3 | — | SSE 2 | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | S 5 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | SW 2 | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 28 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 51 | 7 | 42 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 380 | 36 | 372 | 1022 | 30 | 372 | 109 | 251 | 4 | 30 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 81 | 399 | 125 |
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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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