Broadway Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.93° W

Broadway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broadway sea temperature is
24.8°C
2.4° 

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


Broadway surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real struggle for waves around here. I’ve combed through the numbers, and honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for right now. We’re looking at a full 16-day stretch where the surf just doesn’t show up in any meaningful way. It’s a flat spell, and it’s going to feel like a long one.

Right out of the gate, the first couple of days are a write-off. Wednesday, the 2nd of September, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the southeast, but the wind is a messy cross-off from the northeast at 12 mph. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable anomaly, feels like a warm bath. But the energy is weak, only 74 (combined energy of all swells directed here), and the wave comment just says “poor surf conditions.” There’s nothing to get excited about.

Thursday through to the end of the first week, it’s the same story. We’re bouncing between 1ft and 2ft, with periods all under 10 seconds. The wind flickers around, but it doesn’t matter – the swell is just too small. The energy readings are all in the teens, twenties, and low fifties, which is basically nothing. By Saturday the 5th, we get a brief, clean offshore from the north-northwest at 19 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the northeast. Even with clean conditions, you can’t surf a ripple.

The second week rolls in, and it’s still bleak. Around the 9th of September, we see a slight bump to 3ft, but it’s short-period, crappy cross-onshore wind, and the energy is still only 52. It’s a mess. Then on the 13th of September, the energy finally hits triple digits – 106 (combined energy of all swells directed here) – with a 3ft swell from the south. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy. That’s the best we’ve got, and it’s still a poor option. The rest of the week fades back into nothing.

The very end of the period, the 17th of September, has a tiny 0.3ft swell from the southeast with a long period of 13 seconds. That period is interesting, but with a wave height that small, it’s not going to break. The energy is just 16.

So, what’s the verdict? There is no standout. There is no best option. The only break in the data, Broadway, is a beach and jetty setup that’s fairly exposed to the southeast, but it just doesn’t get the juice. It’s a consistent break, but that doesn’t matter when the swell is missing. For a spot like this, a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area. The forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards in the garage.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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11
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9
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0.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
61
31
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27
11
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7
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49
36
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27
35
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32
17
47
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
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SE
15
SW
10
WNW
25
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15
WNW
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NNW
30
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10
NE
15
SSE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:09PM1.64m
00:30AM1.31m
1:06PM1.63m
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
Low Tide
6:30PM0.21m
6:26AM0.13m
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
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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.

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