Broadway Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.93° W

Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadway sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.7° 

Broadway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broadway surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with 100 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.1m 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.


Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you – we’re looking at a pretty grim stretch here at Broadway. This is a beach/jetty setup that needs a fair bit of SE swell to get going, and for the next 16 days, it’s just not happening. The wave energy is barely registering, mostly sitting in the weak range, with only a few days kicking up into moderate energy, but even then, the quality is just not there.

We’re starting off right now, and there’s nothing to get excited about. The whole first week through to about the 20th of July is a write-off. You’ll see a few tiny bumps of less than 1 ft, but with no real power or direction, and the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, onshore. It’s basically a flat spell.

There’s a bit of a pulse around the 20th of July, Monday morning. We’ve got a 3 ft SSE swell (period 8 seconds), and the wind is clean, cross-off from the NW. That’s the first real window, but it’s still small, and the swell direction is more SSE, not the optimum SE. It’s a "look but don't get your hopes up" kind of morning.

The energy picks up again on the 23rd of July, Thursday afternoon. We’re looking at a 4 ft swell from the east, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind goes glassy, and the wave energy hits the moderate range. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. This is probably the best on offer, but it’s still a short-period windswell, and the break is a beach/jetty, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and messy. It’s surfable, just very ordinary.

Into the 25th of July, Saturday morning, we get another clean window with a 4 ft SSE swell, light WNW wind, and moderate energy. Again, it’s the standout of the period, but it’s not a barrel or a face to write home about.

The real kicker is that this break is "consistent" for the area, but we’re seeing a long run of "poor surf conditions" labels. Even the few days that have a pulse are rated as poor quality. The crowd situation at Broadway is "often" busy, so when it’s this small, it’s a lot of people fighting over nothing.

For a true "standout," if you’re desperate, the 23rd of July afternoon is your best bet – glassy, 4 ft east swell, but it’s short period and won't have much shape. The 25th of July morning is a close second for the clean conditions. Everything else is a flat, windy, or choppy mess. Don’t bother with the 8 ft+ stuff, because there’s none. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with a moderate cross-onshore breeze and a bit of chop might be more interesting than a paddle.

Stay patient, the forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a very small reward.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
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0.3
SSE
6
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.9
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
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ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
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ESE
9
0.4
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9
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9
0.6
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5
0.4
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5
0.7
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0.6
S
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
8
7
35
33
58
91
44
11
31
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7
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15
4
4
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Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
E
10
NE
20
E
25
E
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
WSW
25
S
25
SW
15
W
10
W
10
W
5
NW
20
S
15
WNW
15
NW
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NW
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NE
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
6:04PM1.78m
6:35AM1.27m
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
Low Tide
11:14AM-0.00m
00:29AM0.02m
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
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5:43
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8:25
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8:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Broadway is 49 km (30 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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