Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast.
We’re in for a bit of a flat spell right at the start, with hardly a ripple worth getting wet for the first few days. It’s not until Saturday the 1st of August that we see any sort of jump in size, but even then it’s a bit messy. The real quality doesn’t kick in until Sunday the 2nd, and then we’ve got a solid run of swells building through the first week of August.
The standout window sits around Wednesday the 12th of August. That morning, Broken Head (a point break) is looking at a solid 10ft swell out of the SSE, with a moderate offshore breeze from the SW, making for clean, powerful waves. The combined energy of all swells directed here is reading 1427 – that’s strong, serious energy. With 9-second period, it’s a bit shorter-period groundswell, but the offshore wind and point setup should keep the shape decent. This is one for the experienced crew only, as at over 8ft it’s way too big for beginners. Crowds can be an issue here too, so get in early.
Leading up to that, Sunday the 2nd of August morning is worth a look. Swell is 4ft from the SE with a long, clean 15-second period, and a light breeze off the land. The combined energy is 950 – moderate to strong. This is more of a point-friendly groundswell; the length between sets will help with the paddle out, and you’ll get some nice lines peeling down the point. Water temperature is sitting right on 69°F, which is bang average for the time of year, so nothing to complain about.
Monday the 3rd of August morning also looks tidy – 6ft from the SSE, glassy conditions with WSW winds offshore. That’s a beautiful start to the day for anyone who wants clean, shoulder-high sets. The combined energy is 694, so still some decent push.
Into the second week, things get a bit less certain, but keep an eye on Wednesday the 12th and also the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. The 13th brings a drop to 6ft from the SSE with a clean offshore breeze – still very good, but more manageable than the 10ft day before. The energy that morning is 509, so solid but not hectic.
There’s a gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for right at the start, from now through to Friday the 1st of August. But after that, the consistency picks up nicely. This coast tends to deliver when the wind plays ball, and right now the forecasts are looking optimistic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 18 | 12 | 42 | 18 | 282 | 586 | 746 | 603 | 424 | 622 | 933 | 701 | 517 | 264 | 110 | 45 | 47 | 125 | 117 | 89 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:41PM1.69m | 8:55AM1.12m | 9:12PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.15m | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.10m | 3:16AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.16m | 6:38PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 18 | 238 | 42 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 603 | 424 | 622 | 933 | 701 | 517 | 264 | 110 | 45 | 47 | 125 | 117 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 61 | 360 | 382 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 34 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 13 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 22 | S 15 | NE 10 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | S 11 | E 18 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | NW 3 | SW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 176 | 104 | 354 | 834 | 282 | 586 | 746 | — | 28 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 236 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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