Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Broken Head. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and works best with a direction from the east-northeast. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t let that fool you – when it gets some size, it’s for everyone.

The forecast starts off a bit lackluster, but we’ve got a couple of real standouts to get excited about.

We kick things off on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning shows a light 4ft swell from the east with a period of 9 seconds – solid enough for a beginner to have fun. The wind is a clean offshore from the southwest, making for glassy conditions. Wave energy is moderate at 215. It’s a decent start, but not the headline.

Friday, July 24th is a write-off. The swell drops and the wind strengthens, making for poor surf. Just skip it.

Now, Saturday, July 25th is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 4ft groundswell from the south-southeast, but with a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy hits 812 – that’s strong, and you’ll feel the power. The wind is light and offshore from the southwest. This is a standout session. The long period means the waves will be well-shaped with plenty of energy, but it’ll be a bit straight at this beachy point setup. Still, for the experienced surfer, this is a treat.

Sunday, July 26th through Monday, August 3rd is a long, quiet stretch. The swell drops to a dribble, barely pushing 1ft to 2ft. There’s a few glassy mornings (like Wednesday, July 29th with a 2ft NE windswell and glassy conditions), but it’s basically flat. That’s a solid week of nothing.

Then, the big one. Saturday, August 1st – mark your calendar. The morning delivers a 8ft swell from the south-southeast, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving. The combined wave energy is a whopping 1425 – very strong. The wind is offshore from the west-southwest, keeping it clean. This is for experts only. Too big for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s excellent.

Sunday, August 2nd is still good, with a 6ft SSE swell, offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy drops to 580 – still solid. The water temperature is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a cold snap.

Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 7th sees a gradual drop in size, but the consistency remains. On Tuesday, August 4th, we get another strong morning push with a 6ft SSE swell, 11-second period, offshore wind, and a combined energy of 654. That’s a very good morning. Wednesday, August 5th is glassy in the morning with a 4ft SE swell, perfect for a relaxed session.

Friday, August 7th wraps it up with a 5ft SE swell, offshore wind, and clean conditions. A solid end to the run.

So, the one true standout is Saturday, August 1st – big, clean, and powerful, but only for the experienced. The second best is Saturday, July 25th for its impressive long-period groundswell and clean morning conditions. Get out there.

Rusty.

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