Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it, mate. Looking at the whole 16-day window, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch for waves. We're looking at a long, dry spell with nothing to get excited about for the first week and a half. The only real flicker of hope comes in the second week, but it's a long way off.
So, the first bit of decent news doesn't roll in until Monday, August 31st. Through the afternoon, we see a pulse of energy hit Broadway (beach/jetty). The swell is coming from the SSE at 2.6 ft with a period of 17 seconds – that's a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 464, which is a significant jump. The problem? It's labeled as marginal, with onshore wind and a risk of thunderstorms. That's not a day to be calling in sick for.
The next day, Tuesday, September 1st, the morning cleans up with a NNE cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. The swell drops to 1.3 ft from the SE, but the period is still a juicy 15 seconds. The energy is moderate at 113. It's clean, but the waves are tiny. You'd be on a longboard just enjoying the glide.
Then we hit another lull. The real standout comes late in the forecast. Saturday, September 5th is the one to circle. The morning is looking glassy with a light easterly breeze, and the swell picks up to 3.9 ft from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 401. This is the best combo on offer – clean, glassy conditions with a decent-sized, workable swell. Now, 3.9 ft isn't huge, but after all this flatness, it'll feel like a proper swell. Keep in mind though, this is a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.
The afternoon of the 5th gets blown out by a 12 mph cross-onshore, so get your session in early.
Bottom line: the first week is a write-off. There's a tiny window around the 31st and 1st, but it's marginal. Saturday the 5th is the best bet – a genuine morning session with clean, glassy conditions and a solid pulse of swell. I wouldn't be a fan of the rest. It's a long wait for that one morning.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:41PM1.49m | 6:08AM1.12m | 6:28PM1.56m | 6:53AM1.19m | 7:11PM1.62m | 7:34AM1.28m | 7:50PM1.66m | 8:12AM1.36m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:49AM1.44m | 9:03PM1.68m | 9:24AM1.51m | 9:38PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.35m | 00:01AM0.31m | 11:43AM0.30m | 00:44AM0.25m | 12:30PM0.24m | 1:22AM0.19m | 1:13PM0.19m | 1:57AM0.13m | 1:54PM0.14m | 2:31AM0.08m | 2:34PM0.10m | 3:04AM0.04m | 3:15PM0.09m | 3:38AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 3 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | E 7 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 7 | S 5 | E 11 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 6 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 11 | ESE 5 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | S 6 | NNW 2 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | S 5 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 33 | — | 14 | — | 7 | 13 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 372 | 535 | 38 | 105 | 66 | 105 | 81 | 105 | 105 | 296 | 401 | 151 | 321 | 1170 | 21 | 27 | 255 | 38 | 207 | 152 | 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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