Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Text 2 (Imperial)
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Broadway, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first week is pretty much a write-off for any kind of real surf. The first few days, from Thursday the 3rd through to Sunday the 6th, we’re seeing tiny, weak waves with combined energy readings barely reaching 40, and the wind is all over the place – cross, onshore, you name it. It’s just not worth the paddle.
Then we get a bit of a flicker on Monday the 7th. A small 2ft easterly swell rolls in with a period of 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 85. That’s still weak, but it’s the best we’ll see. The water’s a very warm 77°, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real surprise. The wind is light offshore from the NNW in the morning, so it’ll be glassy. But the swell is tiny, and with an 11-second period at a beach/jetty, it might break a bit straight. Still, Monday morning is the only window that looks even remotely surfable. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s *often* crowded, but with waves this small, I’d be surprised if it’s packed.
From Monday afternoon right through to the end of the outlook on Friday the 18th, it’s back to tiny, weak, and messy. The wind gets real strong on the 9th, with a southerly howling at 25 mph, and the swell is short period and wind-affected. The combined energy is mostly in the teens or 20s. For a few days in the middle of the second week, we get a bit of a long-period swell (13 seconds) from the ESE on the 17th and 18th, but it’s only 0.7ft to 1ft – not enough to push you along. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but there’s just no power. It’s a tough run. If you’ve got a kite, you might get a laugh on the 9th when the wind is strong and the waves are messy, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a blank. The forecast can change, but for now, keep your board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 27 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 51 | 184 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:33AM1.23m | 2:13PM1.62m | 2:49AM1.18m | 3:27PM1.62m | 4:08AM1.20m | 4:40PM1.67m | 5:19AM1.28m | 5:45PM1.73m | 6:20AM1.39m | 6:41PM1.78m | 7:13AM1.50m | 7:32PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.25m | 7:26AM0.18m | 8:47PM0.26m | 8:35AM0.20m | 9:59PM0.23m | 9:48AM0.19m | 11:06PM0.17m | 10:57AM0.13m | 00:03AM0.09m | 12:00PM0.06m | 00:55AM0.01m | 12:57PM-0.00m | 1:41AM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 27 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 3 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | E 7 | E 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 50 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 51 | 184 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 330 | 555 | 296 | 372 | 2463 | 418 | 532 | 296 | 21 | 60 | 46 | 66 | 81 | 81 | 229 | 332 | 21 | 1129 |
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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).
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