Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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