
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,568 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broken Head this week:
The surf forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
How ya goin’? Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking at Broken Head over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things fire up nicely. The water temp is sitting at about 69°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
The first real action kicks off Tuesday afternoon, July 21st. We’re looking at a 6 ft east swell, coming in with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the southeast at 9 mph, which will keep it reasonably clean. The combined energy is moderate (671) – enough to get you moving. It’s a solid beginner-friendly wave size, but not a standout.
The real standout window opens up on Saturday morning, July 25th. That’s the pick of the bunch. The swell is 6 ft from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds – a proper groundswell with good energy. The wind is light offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph, so expect glassy, clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (1129). This is a session for experienced surfers, as the size and power will be too much for beginners. The break is a point, so that long-period swell will really wrap in nicely. Crowds are often a thing here, but with this quality, it’ll be worth sharing the lineup.
Following that, Sunday morning, July 26th, is still very good. A 4 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, with a clean offshore from the SSW at 9 mph. Combined energy is moderate (353). A solid follow-up.
Then we hit a quiet patch. From Monday, July 27th, through to Wednesday, July 30th, the swell drops right off – mostly under 3 ft and weak energy. There’s a few days of almost nothing to get excited about.
But hang tight, because the next big standout is Friday morning, July 31st. This one is a beauty. A 7 ft SSE swell, with a long 12-second period, and offshore wind from the SW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is very strong (1241). This is again for experienced surfers only – it’s powerful and clean. The point will handle it well.
Saturday, August 1st, keeps the size up at 7 ft to 8 ft from the SSE, period around 13-14 seconds, but the wind is a cross-off from the south at 12-16 mph. Combined energy is very strong (2228). It’s clean but on the bigger, more challenging side – still a good option for the crew with the right board.
After that, the swell drops right off again from Sunday, August 2nd, through to the end of the forecast. Most days see small, weak surf and often poor wind conditions. There’s a little bump on the morning of August 4th at 3 ft, but the wind is a cross-on from the north, so it’s not worth paddling out for.
So, overall: the standout sessions are Saturday morning, July 25th, and Friday morning, July 31st. Both offer solid, clean groundswell with offshore winds at Broken Head. Everything else is either small, windy, or for the brave lads on the bigger days.
Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
614 | 494 | 408 | 214 | 269 | 215 | 169 | 134 | 83 | 655 | 690 | 836 | 378 | 407 | 337 | 355 | 10 | 17 | 31 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | on | cross | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:11AM1.07m | 2:40PM1.22m | 2:09AM0.94m | 3:45PM1.25m | 3:24AM0.86m | 4:46PM1.31m | 4:39AM0.85m | 5:37PM1.39m | 5:40AM0.88m | 6:21PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.93m | 7:00PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.56m | 7:39AM0.28m | 8:57PM0.61m | 8:30AM0.32m | 10:27PM0.59m | 9:30AM0.34m | 11:37PM0.52m | 10:31AM0.33m | 00:26AM0.43m | 11:24AM0.29m | 1:06AM0.35m | 12:10PM0.23m | 1:41AM0.28m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
614 | 494 | 408 | 214 | 269 | 215 | 169 | 134 | 83 | 45 | 690 | 836 | 279 | 407 | 337 | 355 | 286 | 186 | 169 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | S 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 8 | E 12 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
57 | 84 | 35 | 158 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 70 | 246 | 378 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 31 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | E 9 | S 10 | E 12 | — | SE 9 | S 4 | S 16 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
61 | 58 | 15 | 31 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 47 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 207 | 655 | 865 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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Information about the Broken Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broken Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broken Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broken Head 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 (Broken Head) 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 Broken Head 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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