Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, and for the most part, you’d be better off finding something else to do. The swell window is shut, and the consistency just isn't there.

We’re looking at a gap of several days with absolutely nothing worth mentioning. The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Sunday the 20th, and even then, it’s a bit of a teaser.

The early part of the week starting Tuesday the 8th is as flat as it gets. We’re talking knee-high slop at best. The water is a warm 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re desperate for a splash, you won’t need a hood, but you’ll be bobbing around more than surfing. There’s a bit of energy on the 9th and 13th, but it’s short-period, onshore, and choppy – just messy. Not worth the paddle out.

The days roll by with the same story: small, weak swells from the south and southeast, all under 3ft, with winds mostly cross or onshore. There are moments of cleaner conditions, like the mornings of the 11th, 17th, and the 20th, but the swell just isn't there to back it up. It's a real test of patience.

Now, let’s talk about Sunday the 20th. The afternoon shows a pulse of easterly swell pushing to 5ft. The energy jumps, which is our first taste of anything moderate. But the kicker is the wind – it’s a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. It’s going to be glassy. The problem is the swell period is only 6 seconds. That’s short-period, wind swell, so it won't have the punch or shape of a proper groundswell. It’ll be surfable, but very ordinary.

(Broadway) is the only spot in the picture, and it's a beach/jetty setup. With that bigger swell, it might be a bit too much for beginners. The real standout, and the one that gets me a little excited, is the following morning.

Monday the 21st, in the morning, we get a proper pulse. The swell is still from the east, at 4ft, but the period jumps to 8 seconds and the energy is way up. That’s our strongest push of the whole forecast. And the wind? It’s a fresh, offshore NE breeze at 15 mph. That’s going to groom it beautifully. This is the one. If you can get out for a dawn patrol before the wind swings, you’ll be rewarded with clean, head-high waves. It’s still not a huge swell, but it’s the best on offer by a mile.

After that, it’s a slow fade again. The rest of that week drops back down to knee-high dribble. The 20th and 21st are your targets. The long-range call for the 21st looks promising, but like all forecasts two weeks out, don't book the day off work just yet.

The 20th afternoon and the 21st morning are the highlights. Everything else is a miss. Stay patient.

Rusty

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