Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. For the next 16 days, there’s no real swell to speak of, and the conditions are ordinary at best. You’ll be looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves and poor surf quality. There’s a gap from now through to the end of the period with no proper recommendations, so it’s a case of keeping the board in the car and hoping for a change.
Let’s start with the water at Broadway. The temp is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a game-changer, but pleasant enough if you’re having a paddle.
The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday 25th morning has a tiny 1 ft SE swell, period 11 seconds, but the combined energy is a weak 21 – it’s just not doing anything. Wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are too small to bother. That theme continues through Wednesday and Thursday, with height barely cracking 1 ft and energy staying under 30 to 53. Honestly, it’s a flat spell.
Friday 28th afternoon sees a slight pulse: 2 ft from the south, period 6 seconds, energy 95. The wind goes glassy, so it’s clean, but that’s a short-period, weak swell – surfable for a longboard or a foiler, but nothing to get excited about.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th are back to tiny – 1 ft to 1 ft, energy 16 to 20, with onshore or cross-shore winds. The weekend’s a bust.
Early next week, Monday 31st and Tuesday 1st September stay small – 0.7 ft to 2 ft, energy 26 to 48, with a mix of clean and glassy conditions. But the swell is just too weak to push through. The Wednesday 2nd Sep morning has 1 ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, energy 61, and glassy wind – it’s clean, but still tiny.
From Thursday 3rd Sep through to the end of the outlook on 9th Sep, the pattern holds: small swells (1 ft to 2 ft), energy ranging from 14 to 55, with periods all over the place from 4 to 10 seconds. The combined energy never reaches even moderate levels – it’s all weak. There’s a moment on Friday 4th Sep afternoon with a strong offshore wind from the NNW at 25 mph, but the swell is only 2 ft – hard to paddle into and not worth it.
So, the bottom line: no standout days, no proper surf. The only break in the mix is Broadway – a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the SE, but it’s an advanced spot and often crowded. With the swell so small and inconsistent, you’d be better off with a kiteboard on a windy day than a surfboard. The 16-day window is a blank run for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 |
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18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 70 | 39 | 33 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:11PM1.62m | 7:34AM1.28m | 7:50PM1.66m | 8:12AM1.36m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:49AM1.44m | 9:03PM1.68m | 9:24AM1.51m | 9:38PM1.65m | 10:00AM1.57m | 10:15PM1.59m | 10:38AM1.61m | 10:55PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM0.19m | 1:13PM0.19m | 1:57AM0.13m | 1:54PM0.14m | 2:31AM0.08m | 2:34PM0.10m | 3:04AM0.04m | 3:15PM0.09m | 3:38AM0.02m | 3:57PM0.09m | 4:14AM0.03m | 4:43PM0.12m | 4:52AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 32 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 3 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
18 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 70 | 39 | 33 | 35 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | E 5 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
1 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 6 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | SE 15 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | WSW 2 | — | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | W 3 | WSW 2 | W 3 |
4 | 1 | — | 6 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 497 | 562 | 296 | 296 | 344 | 506 | 243 | 1170 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 36 | 207 | 325 | 280 | 354 | 2263 | 2161 | 2463 | 27 |
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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.











