Surf Forecasts:
Broadway surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, this is a tough outlook. The swell just isn't cooperating, and honest to god, I'm struggling to find a proper session in this sixteen day window. There's a lot of flat, weak energy that just won't stack up.
We're looking at a real lull to kick things off. Nothing doing from the start all the way through the first week. You’ll be lucky to find a ripple. The water is about 78°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for the time of year, but that won't help the waves any.
The first faint glimmer of something is towards the end. On Monday the 25th, early morning, we might see a little bump of clean, cross-off wind. But even then, the swell is tiny at 1.0 ft from the SE with a long period of 11 seconds. The energy is still weak, clocking in at (28), and it's hard to get excited about. The whole setup is just weak. Looking at the break, Broadway is a beach/jetty, and the best swell direction is SE, which does line up, but with that size, you’d be fighting for dribbles.
To be fair, the period does get long at times. On the 18th, we see a 15-second period groundswell, but again, it's only 1.0 ft of swell. That's a long wait for a knee-high wave that might break too straight on that beach setup. The combined energy is still moderate at best (59), and the cross-off wind is a saving grace, but for an advanced break, this is just not enough.
Honestly, if you’re determined to get wet, your best shot is that Monday the 25th morning. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but with glassy winds and a clean surface, it’s about as good as it gets. Just don't expect any power. The swell size and period will be minimal. The rest of the run is a write-off. There’s no one day that screams “go,” so keep your expectations on the floor.
This is one of those blank runs that happens here. It's not unusual to have a stretch like this, so don't lose faith. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 3 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 138 | 83 | 47 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:47PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.48m | 8:38PM1.90m | 9:08AM1.55m | 9:25PM1.86m | 9:56AM1.60m | 10:11PM1.77m | 10:42AM1.61m | 10:55PM1.66m | 11:28AM1.58m | 11:39PM1.52m | 12:14PM1.55m | 00:24AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM-0.08m | 2:00PM-0.09m | 2:51AM-0.12m | 2:53PM-0.09m | 3:37AM-0.12m | 3:44PM-0.06m | 4:21AM-0.08m | 4:34PM0.00m | 5:03AM-0.02m | 5:24PM0.09m | 5:45AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 4 | S 5 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | 1 | 83 | 47 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | SE 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | NE 3 | SSE 6 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 138 | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2329 | 497 | 497 | 2404 | 552 | 330 | 2404 | 330 | 1019 | 2404 | 507 | 515 | 535 | 330 | 296 | 1377 | 886 | 21 | 37 | 38 |
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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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