Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Issued: 9 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
21.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Broken Head surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,639 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Broken Head over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off this Saturday, the 4th of July, with a tiny bit of swell – only 2ft from the ESE at 11 seconds. The conditions are clean with a gentle SSW offshore in the morning, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. The combined swell energy is weak (167). Nothing to get excited about, but if you’re a beginner wanting to get wet, you could have a paddle. Sunday stays small and poor, with rain and bumpy onshores around lunchtime. No real surf to speak of.

Monday the 6th sees a big jump in size, but it’s not friendly. We’re looking at 10ft from the SSE with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s a lot of lumpy, unorganised water and strong winds. The combined energy reads a hefty 1310, but the whole setup is messy – more for the kite crew than us paddle surfers. I’d give it a miss.

Now, Tuesday the 7th morning is where things start to get interesting. The swell holds at 10ft from the SSE, but the period bumps to 10 seconds, and we get a clean SSW offshore. That’s a solid, powerful wave for experienced surfers only – over 8ft, so keep the beginners on the sand. Combined energy is pumping at 1717. This is a standout session for the crew who can handle it. Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th continue the run with 10ft and 8ft respectively, both from the SSE, with offshore winds in the mornings. That big, long-period groundswell (11 seconds) will groom nicely over the point at Broken Head. It’s going to be a solid few days.

Friday the 10th still has good 8ft swell and clean offshore winds in the morning. Strength is still there with a combined energy of 1300. Saturday the 11th drops to a more manageable 6ft, still with gentle offshore breezes – that’s excellent, clean surf for a wider range of surfers. The point will be handling that SSE swell well.

After that, things fade fast. Sunday the 12th down to 3ft and then a string of tiny, poor days through the middle of the month. There’s a gap from Sunday afternoon right through to Thursday the 16th where it’s basically flat or close to it – no real surf on offer.

We do have a glimmer toward the end. Friday the 17th morning brings a short-period 6ft SSE pulse, and then Saturday the 18th morning sees a cleaner 7ft ESE swell with a gentle offshore. That’s worth keeping an eye on, but being 11 days out, it’s a promising whisper rather than a guarantee.

Water temperature feels about average for the time of year, nothing wild to report.

Best bets for the period: Tuesday 7th through Thursday 9th mornings for the experienced crew on big, clean groundswell, and Saturday 11th morning for a slightly smaller but still excellent session.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
0
0
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
12
0.9
E
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
E
11
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
88
150
205
156
151
1207
1123
1238
1391
1644
2000
2639
1938
1720
1596
1314
1021
838
1300
1046
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
20
SW
25
S
20
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SW
20
SW
20
S
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:16PM1.61m
10:40AM1.03m
10:51PM1.57m
11:25AM1.05m
11:28PM1.51m
12:15PM1.08m
00:10AM1.41m
1:12PM1.14m
1:01AM1.30m
2:15PM1.22m
2:03AM1.18m
3:21PM1.33m
3:16AM1.08m
4:26PM1.47m
Low Tide
4:59AM0.18m
4:16PM0.25m
5:35AM0.17m
4:59PM0.32m
6:13AM0.16m
5:50PM0.39m
6:55AM0.17m
6:53PM0.45m
7:42AM0.18m
8:12PM0.48m
8:35AM0.18m
9:41PM0.45m
9:34AM0.18m
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rain showers
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
 mm
1
2
4
1
3
2
1
2
4
2
2
Temp °C
18
18
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
17
17
15
17
17
Feels °C
14
15
15
16
11
12
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
14
12
12
13
13
12
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.6
ESE
11
1.3
S
7
0.9
E
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
E
13
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.6
SSE
15
0.3
ESE
13
3
SE
11
2.4
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
17
2.2
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
11
Energy kJ
55
88
176
205
156
151
178
187
125
77
73
146
33
1938
1064
30
838
1300
1046
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
11
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
12
0.8
S
8
0.4
NE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
88
21
150
78
11
3
2
3
55
11
9
9
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
S
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
23
Energy kJ
4
58
35
101
3
6
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
1.2
SSE
6
1.4
S
5
2
S
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
10
101
100
334
1207
1123
1238
1391
1644
2000
2639
1720
1596
1314
1021
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
4
1
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
2
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
8
20
84
721
721
8
0
60
7
0
7
0
0
7
0
0
7
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
7
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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