Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be straight with you—this outlook for Broadway is a total tough one. The entire 16-day run from July 12th right through to July 27th is a complete write-off for any decent surf. We’re looking at a massive gap of zero worthwhile waves, so you might as well leave the boards in the shed for now.
The swell is barely a whisper for the whole stretch. The best we see is a tiny bump of 3ft from the S on July 21st, but even that’s a short-period, onshore mess with wind tearing in from the SSE at 19 mph, making it unrideable. The combined energy of all swells directed here barely cracks 82 (moderate energy at best), and most days it’s sitting in the weak range, well under 100. The water temperature anomaly is a mere 0.1° above normal, so it’s about average for the time of year at 73°F.
The whole period is plagued by poor surf conditions—every single entry says it. The wind is nearly always cross-shore, onshore, or just plain messy. Even the few moments of clean conditions, like Thursday July 16th with a light WNW cross-off, have almost no swell behind them, just 2ft from the S at a pathetic 5-second period. That’s a very short-period, weak chop, not worth paddling out for.
Given the persistent small swell, strong onshore winds, and beach/jetty setup, this looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re a beginner, don’t even think about it—the one day with 3ft swell is blown out anyway, and it’s too big for learning with that wind. For experts, there’s simply nothing to work with all month.
Sometimes the area just runs blank like this. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not a single standout day. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 4 | 25 | 44 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 30 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.87m | 7:35AM1.33m | 7:59PM1.93m | 8:32AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.94m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:44PM1.91m | 10:19AM1.48m | 10:34PM1.84m | 11:11AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.72m | 12:03PM1.48m | 00:12AM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM-0.05m | 1:27AM-0.06m | 1:14PM-0.10m | 2:21AM-0.12m | 2:11PM-0.12m | 3:13AM-0.16m | 3:06PM-0.12m | 4:03AM-0.16m | 4:01PM-0.09m | 4:52AM-0.13m | 4:56PM-0.02m | 5:40AM-0.08m | 5:50PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 12 | 13 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 17 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 2 |
| kJ | 32 | 25 | 44 | — | 23 | — | — | 4 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 31 | — | 20 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 296 | 1142 | 497 | 730 | 2463 | 36 | 6 | 629 | 247 | 242 | 15 | 27 | 60 | 354 | 547 | 496 | 497 | 1016 | 496 | 816 | 727 |
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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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