Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.4° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,401 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with N 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4PM. 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 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 11th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 11th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the Broken Head (point) forecast for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a solid pulse of groundswell comin’ in the second week that’s got me keen. Water temp’s sittin’ around 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothin’ weird goin’ on there.

First up, we’ve got a dry spell. Not much to write home about from Saturday the 5th right through to Tuesday the 8th. Waves are tiny, messy, or just plain poor. A few tiny 1ft to 4ft scraps, but with cross or onshore winds, it’s not worth paddlin’ out. You’ll be waitin’ a few days.

Wednesday the 9th morning, things start to get interestin’. A clean 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period rolls in, light cross-offshore wind from the SSW. Combined energy is moderate at 579. The surf’s shapin’ up well, but Wednesday afternoon the wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy again.

Thursday the 10th is a write-off with strong S winds and lumpy, powerful 7ft to 8ft SSE swell – that’s gettin’ into expert territory, and the wind’s messy.

Now, the standout. Friday the 11th morning. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSE swell with an 8-second period, solid offshore wind from the SSW, and a combined energy of 1164 – that’s strong. The point break at Broken Head will handle this sort of groundswell well, but with that size, it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doin’. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Saturday the 12th morning is still a good option – 5ft SSE swell, light cross-offshore wind, clean conditions. Combined energy is 515 (moderate). A solid session for the average surfer.

Sunday the 13th morning is a real treat. Glassy conditions, 3ft SSE groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy is 694 (moderate). That long period will wrap beautifully into the point, givin’ smooth, lined-up waves. It’s small, but clean and perfect for a longboard or a fun single-fin.

After that, the surf fades again. Monday the 14th through to the 20th has decent swell heights here and there, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the scores are low. The only other highlight is far out – Friday the 18th morning. A massive 4ft SSE swell with an 18-second period and combined energy of 1822 (very strong). Light offshore wind from the SSW, clean. That’s a long-range call, so don’t book your flights yet, but if it holds, that’s gonna be a magic session at the point – long, clean lines, just for the experienced crew again.

Overall, Friday the 11th morning is the best bet in the near term, and Sunday the 13th morning is a glassy gem for the small-wave cruisers. The rest is a bit of a wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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356
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
25
SE
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High Tide
3:16AM0.87m
4:05PM1.52m
4:35AM0.93m
5:07PM1.63m
5:34AM1.03m
5:59PM1.72m
6:22AM1.15m
6:44PM1.77m
7:05AM1.26m
7:25PM1.76m
7:46AM1.36m
8:02PM1.69m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.40m
9:00AM0.30m
11:06PM0.29m
10:17AM0.23m
11:59PM0.18m
11:18AM0.14m
00:41AM0.09m
12:11PM0.06m
1:19AM0.03m
12:58PM0.01m
1:52AM0.00m
1:42PM0.01m
2:24AM-0.00m
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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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