Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our local stretch. It’s been a bit of a slow patch, but there’s a real gem hiding in the second week if you’ve got the patience.

Right now, we’re looking at a pretty quiet run. From Wednesday the 2nd of September right through until the 14th of September, the surf is mostly small and messy. The swell is tiny, bouncing around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is all over the shop – mostly cross-onshore, sometimes even onshore, which just ruins the little bumps we get. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 43 and 171, so there’s hardly any punch. It’s a real bummer, with most days being “poor surf conditions.” You’ll see a few brief windows, like Friday the 4th morning with a clean 3 ft and a light South-Southwest cross-offshore, or Sunday the 6th morning with a glassy 3 ft, but it’s so small it’s barely worth paddling out for. Don’t get your hopes up.

Then, after a long, flat 12-day stretch, things get interesting. On Tuesday the 15th of September, everything changes. A proper groundswell arrives from the South-Southeast, and it’s a beauty. The energy jumps to a massive 988, and the period is a very long 14 seconds. That’s the kind of deep ocean energy that lines up perfectly for a point break. The morning is looking prime with a clean 4 ft and a South-Southwest offshore wind. The afternoon bumps up to 8 ft, but it’s a bit cross-offshore and could be a handful. Still, that Tuesday morning is the standout of the whole 16-day window.

The good news keeps rolling into Wednesday the 16th. The swell is still holding at 5 ft from the South-Southeast, with a long 12-second period and a clean, gentle offshore wind from the South-Southwest. The energy is still strong at 679. This is the kind of swell that will wrap beautifully into the point at Broken Head. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with this size and direction, it’ll be a fun, clean wave for all levels. It’s a point break, so that long period groundswell will be perfect, not breaking too straight. Just be aware that this spot is often crowded, so you’ll have company.

Thursday the 17th will still offer clean 3 ft waves on the same South-Southeast swell, with a light offshore, but it’ll be a touch smaller. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit dramas.

Honestly, the first 12 days are a write-off. Save your energy and your wax. The real action is on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th at Broken Head. That long period groundswell with offshore winds is the best we’re going to see in a long time. Get in the water.

Rusty.

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