Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The forecast starts off a bit flat. We've got a run of tiny, near-flat days from Tuesday 14th through to Wednesday 15th July. The swell is just a measly 0.7ft to 0.3ft, and the energy is next to nothing. It's a pretty poor start, so don't even bother waxing up for a solid four days here.

The first real chance of a wave kicks off on Thursday 16th July. A solid 12ft swell from the SSE hits, but it's got a short period of 9 seconds and the wind is a stiff cross-off at 22 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 1879, but it's a messy, blown-out affair. The score is low and it's only "marginal" at best. The water temp is a comfortable 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. This size is definitely for the experienced crew only, beginners will be in over their heads.

We get a bit of a lull on Friday 17th, with the swell dropping to 8ft, but still with that short period and strong cross-off wind. It's clean-looking but not really a winner.

The standout period begins to shape up from Tuesday 22nd July. The swell settles to 7ft from the east, with a nice 11-second period, and we get a sweet offshore wind from the SW. The energy is a solid 1045, and the conditions are described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the first real gem. The crowd factor is "often" at Broken Head, so expect plenty of company. It's a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely.

Then come Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July—these are the pick of the bunch. The swell is 8ft to 7ft from the east, periods stretching to 12-13 seconds, and we have consistent offshore winds. The energy is raging between 1756 and 1098. This is proper groundswell, and Broken Head, being a point, will handle those long-period lines beautifully. The water is a bit warmer than average, but nothing crazy.

The real sneaky highlight is Saturday 25th July. The morning is glassy, with a 8ft swell from the ESE and a 12-second period. That's 1569 of energy and absolutely no wind. It's "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" again. The onshore kicks in for the afternoon, but that morning window is one of the best on offer.

We roll into the final week with continued good energy. Sunday 26th has a 8ft swell with a gentle offshore, and Monday 27th July is another glassy morning with 6ft, 11-second swell from the ESE. That's a lovely, clean, fun-sized wave.

The swell slowly fades through Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th July, dropping from 5ft down to 3ft, but the wind stays clean and offshore. The final days of the forecast window are small but tidy.

So, the best sessions are the morning of Saturday 25th July for that glassy, powerful groundswell, and the Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July for the combination of strong, consistent swell and offshore winds. Just remember, this spot can get crowded, so get there early.

Rusty.

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