
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th 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, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks.
There’s a slow start, but then it cranks. The first few days are small and clean, but the real action gets going around a week out, building into a solid run of good swell. One day in particular stands out, so let’s get into it.
Right now, for Saturday the 4th, Broken Head (point) is seeing a tiny 3ft easterly swell, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 199 (weak). Water temp is 71°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year. The wind’s blowing offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, so it’s clean and glassy. It’s surfable, but nothing special – small and ordinary.
Sunday the 5th is similar – still small, around 3ft from the east with a solid 11-second period (groundswell) but energy is low at 159. A moderate offshore breeze is keeping it clean, but again, not going to get the heart pumping. A bit of a wait for the good stuff.
Monday the 6th is where the tone shifts. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds – short period, so a bumpy, wind-driven feel. Combined energy is strong at 1368. It’s big, but with a cross-offshore wind at 16 mph and the SSE direction, it’s going to be bumpy and tricky. Marginal conditions. This is expert territory – too big for beginners, and the short period will make it a bit of a mess. Kite surfers would be looking at this more than paddle surfers.
Tuesday the 7th holds at 10ft from the SSE, but the period stretches to 10-11 seconds, and energy is up to 1864. Winds are still cross-offshore, so there’s some shape but it’s not perfect. Still a big, powerful swell.
Now, here’s the one to circle. Wednesday the 8th – mark it. The swell hits 12ft from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 5116 (very strong). That’s a proper groundswell with serious power. The wind is a gentle offshore from the S at 9 mph, keeping the face clean. This is the standout of the entire forecast – big, powerful, and clean. The long period means longer sets and easier paddling between them. Since it’s a point break, it should handle the long-period direction well. This one’s for experienced surfers only – anything over 8ft is experts-only. Expect crowds, as the spot is often packed when it’s firing.
Thursday the 9th keeps the energy going with a 10ft SSE swell, period 11 seconds, energy 1701. Offshore winds from the SSW at 12 mph make for excellent conditions for the experienced crew. Friday the 10th eases slightly to 8ft, still clean with gentle offshore winds, and Saturday the 11th drops to 6ft with light offshore winds – a good option for those who found the bigger days too heavy.
From Sunday the 12th onward, it fades fast. Swell drops below 3ft, the winds turn cross-onshore, and it gets choppy. By Monday the 13th, it’s poor with messy conditions. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf to get excited about from the 12th through to the 19th. Small, weak, and ordinary – a couple of tiny 1ft days with glassy conditions on the 18th, but nothing worth paddling out for.
So, bottom line – the big winner is Wednesday the 8th at Broken Head. Big swell, good direction, clean wind. Get on it if you’re experienced, and don’t mind a crowd. After that, the window closes quick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
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141 | 181 | 205 | 149 | 151 | 1211 | 1222 | 1331 | 1611 | 1781 | 2200 | 3020 | 2779 | 1938 | 1220 | 1701 | 1412 | 1042 | 1126 | 1114 | 862 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:16PM0.25m | 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 | 11:05PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | ESE 14 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | S 23 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
141 | 150 | 205 | 149 | 151 | 222 | 143 | 125 | 119 | 83 | 46 | 28 | 2337 | 1938 | 472 | 1701 | 11 | 1042 | 1126 | 1114 | 862 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 23 | — | SSE 16 | S 21 | S 20 | E 11 |
58 | 35 | 98 | 123 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 53 | 8 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | — | — |
13 | 19 | 147 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 10 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — |
62 | 181 | — | 34 | 235 | 1211 | 1222 | 1331 | 1611 | 1781 | 2200 | 3020 | 2779 | — | 1220 | — | 1412 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 264 | 60 | 721 | 20 | 7 | 60 | 60 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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