Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, SE swell with 22 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've gotta be straight with you – this stretch at Broadway is looking pretty grim for the next two weeks. We've got a consistent run of tiny, weak swells and dodgy conditions that'll leave you staring at a flat ocean more often than not. The water temp is sitting around 75°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – nothing to write home about.
Let's break it down. From Wednesday the 19th of August right through to the end of the month, it's a desert. The swell is barely a whisper, with heights hanging around 0.7 ft to 2 ft and periods so short they're barely a breath – 4 to 12 seconds. The combined swell energy is in the weak zone, sitting between 9 and 143, so there's no grunt in the water. Winds are all over the shop, from light breezes to fresh gusts, and the surf is consistently marked as "poor surf conditions." There's a short window on the morning of Monday the 31st of August where we get a surfable wave, scoring a 1 out of 10 – the swell is a tiny 2 ft from the SE with an 11-second period, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE, keeping things clean. But the combined energy is still only 88, so it's small and weak. Then it's back to the doldrums.
Into September, things pick up a fraction. The morning of Tuesday the 1st of September has a 1.0 ft SE swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the ENE, keeping it clean. The combined energy is still low at 56. The afternoon of Tuesday the 1st and the morning of Wednesday the 2nd see a slight bump – 2 ft swell from the ESE and SE, with periods of 12 and 11 seconds, and combined energy reaching 201 and 243 – that's moderate energy at last. Winds are gentle cross-shore, so there's a bit of chop. It's still not great, but it's the best we've got. The rest of the period is a write-off.
Honestly, if you're desperate for a paddle, the morning of Monday the 31st of August is your best bet for a clean but tiny wave. The afternoon of Tuesday the 1st and morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September offer a bit more size but with some cross-chop. Otherwise, it's a long wait for anything worthwhile. With the beach/jetty setup and the generally poor quality, this might be more interesting for a kite session than a surf.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
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 kJ | 22 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:08AM1.13m | 2:49PM1.41m | 3:10AM1.06m | 3:49PM1.41m | 4:15AM1.05m | 4:48PM1.44m | 5:16AM1.07m | 5:41PM1.49m | 6:08AM1.12m | 6:28PM1.56m | 6:53AM1.19m | 7:11PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.34m | 8:03AM0.33m | 9:11PM0.39m | 8:58AM0.37m | 10:13PM0.39m | 9:56AM0.38m | 11:11PM0.36m | 10:52AM0.35m | 00:01AM0.31m | 11:43AM0.30m | 00:44AM0.25m | 12:30PM0.24m | 1:22AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 13 | 34 | — | 5 | 17 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | E 5 |
| kJ | 22 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 14 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | ENE 4 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 555 | 151 | 216 | 555 | 18 | 1045 | 415 | 36 | 507 | 125 | 330 | 81 | 109 | 38 | 60 | 36 | 81 | 216 | 343 | 105 |
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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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