Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SE 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 (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at this Broadway stretch for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough outlook for paddle surfing.
We’re looking at a run of small, weak swell for the whole 16-day window, with barely a ripple most days. The wave energy is almost never below weak (under 100) for the first week, and even when it bumps up a bit in the second week, the quality just isn't there. The good news? The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 77°F. But that’s about the only positive.
Monday the 17th kicks off with a tiny 2ft SSE swell (6-second period) and cross-offshore wind. The energy is a measly 35, and it’s all labeled as poor surf conditions. We drift through Monday and Tuesday with the same story – little ankle-snappers in the 1ft to 2ft range. Wednesday morning the 19th actually turns glassy, with a 1ft SE groundswell hitting 10 seconds, but even with that long period, the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions" (energy only 40). A long-period swell like that on a beach/jetty setup often breaks too straight, so it's no surprise.
The rest of that first week into the weekend is a write-off: tiny swell (0.7ft to 2ft), lousy wind directions, and energy readings that barely crack 20 or 30. There are a few days of glassy conditions on the 20th and 22nd, but with practically no swell, it's a flat spell.
The second week (starting Monday 24th August) sees a slight pulse. Monday afternoon shows a 2ft SE swell with a decent 12-second period, and the energy finally jumps to a moderate 120. But again, the call is "poor surf conditions" with cross-offshore wind. Tuesday the 25th brings the biggest swell of the entire outlook – 5ft from the S with a short 6-second period – but it’s onshore with a cross-on wind, making it choppy and messy (energy 184). That’s the peak, and it’s not even worth paddling for.
We get a sharp uptick in energy on Friday the 28th August, hitting a strong 315 with a 3ft SE swell (13 sec period) and clean cross-offshore wind. That sounds promising on paper, but the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions." By Saturday the 29th August morning, we finally see a "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" rating (score 1/10) with a 2ft E swell (10 sec period) and clean offshore wind from the NNE. That’s the only half-decent window, but 2ft is tiny. The energy is a moderate 135.
The very end of the run on Sunday the 30th shows a 5ft E swell, but with strong onshore wind (19 mph from the S) and energy at 344, it’s just a blown-out mess. Not to mention the water temp anomaly isn't given for most of these, so we can't comment further.
In short, there’s no standout day here. The swell is too small, too short-period, or blown out. The whole 16 days is a stretch of marginal to non-existent surf. If you're a kite surfer, that Tuesday the 25th afternoon with 5ft and onshore wind might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a long wait for nothing.
Stay patient, local. The forecasts can always flip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 |
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13 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 56 | 34 | 31 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 29 | 20 | 14 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:24AM1.37m | 1:02PM1.49m | 1:13AM1.24m | 1:53PM1.44m | 2:08AM1.13m | 2:49PM1.41m | 3:10AM1.06m | 3:49PM1.41m | 4:15AM1.05m | 4:48PM1.44m | 5:16AM1.07m | 5:41PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.18m | 6:28AM0.17m | 7:10PM0.27m | 7:13AM0.26m | 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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 41 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 |
13 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 56 | 34 | 31 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 20 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 11 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 14 | SE 10 | — | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 6 |
5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 29 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 14 | — | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 12 |
3 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 8 | 48 | 89 | 47 | 2 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 132 | 105 | 207 | 81 | 0 | 38 | 133 | 138 | 236 | 1178 | 330 | 1142 | 70 | 372 | 55 | 118 | 21 | 6 | 243 | 38 |
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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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