Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, ESE swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the surf outlook for Broadway. Let's be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We're stuck in a pattern of tiny, weak swells, and most of the time the wind is gonna mess it up.
First thing, the start of the period is a write-off. From Saturday the 22nd through to the end of August, the waves are just too small, usually under 2 ft. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the water is a touch warmer than usual, sitting at 77°F, but that's the only good thing. The swell energy is weak, rarely breaking 50 (47 max). You're better off staying home.
There's a small window of better conditions on the 24th and 25th with clean mornings, but the swell is tiny – 0.7 ft to 1.0 ft. Not enough to get excited about. The 26th of August has a glassy morning, but again, the swell is only 1.0 ft. It's a lake, not a surf break.
We finally see a pulse of energy roll in around the 31st of August. The Monday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 3 ft from the east, with a period of 6 seconds, but the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph. The energy ticks up to 103 (moderate), but it's a messy, choppy mess. Then on the 1st of September, Tuesday afternoon, a stronger SSE swell of 3 ft with a 14-second period hits, with a big energy reading of 483. But the wind is onshore and strong, and it's a risk of thunderstorms. This is a total no-go for paddling.
The only half-decent spell comes on the 3rd of September, Thursday. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore NE wind at 16 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the ESE. The energy is moderate at 159. The afternoon cleans up even more with a 3 ft swell and 9-second period, and energy jumps to 297. The conditions are clean. But for Broadway, a beach/jetty setup, this swell is still pretty small. It's a marginal improvement, but it's not a standout. The rest of the run into the second week just fades back into tiny, weak swells.
So, what's the call? Honestly, there's not a single standout day here. The best on offer is the 3rd of September, with a clean morning and a consistent 3 ft ESE swell. It's a "maybe" for a sneaky session, but don't expect much. The long period swell on the 1st of September would be better at a point break or reef, but Broadway is a beach and jetty, so it's a pass.
For the rest of the run, it's flat and poor. That's a long gap of about 10 days with no real surf. If you're a kite surfer, the Monday afternoon of the 31st of August and the Tuesday of the 1st of September might have some interest with the strong onshore winds, but for a paddle, it's a no.
Stay tuned, it can't stay this bad forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | ESE 13 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
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33 | 116 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:48PM1.44m | 5:16AM1.07m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.38m | 11:11PM0.36m | 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 | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 12 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 10 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
— | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | ESE 10 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 |
7 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 13 | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | W 2 | S 3 | — | — | S 6 | SSW 3 | — | S 6 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NW 2 |
33 | 116 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1383 | 255 | 552 | 372 | 152 | 108 | 81 | 60 | 105 | 372 | 125 | 105 | 105 | 535 | 138 | 321 | 1008 | 36 | 36 | 4 | 6 |
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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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