Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.5° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at Broken Head over the next couple of weeks. The main pattern is a bit of a pulse of energy over the next few days, then it fades out into a long, quiet stretch. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The standout session looks like Thursday morning, the 27th of August. We're looking at a clean 3-foot swell from the ENE with a light offshore breeze from the SSW. The energy is low, only 98 (weak), but with the offshore wind and that clean texture, Broken Head, a point break, will be offering some fun, user-friendly waves. It's a good one for beginners, and the crowds are often there, so get in early.

Thursday afternoon sees a bit more size, 5 feet from the SSE, but the wind swings onshore and the period drops to 7 seconds, making it a bit of a messy affair. Friday morning the 28th is small, with a tiny 1-foot swell from the SE, but it has a very long 15-second period. That means clean, glassy conditions but not much push. Friday afternoon picks up to 5 feet from the SSE, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a bit of chop.

Saturday morning the 29th of August is the next real highlight. 4 feet of SSE swell with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 383, and the conditions are expected to be good. This is worth a paddle.

From Sunday the 30th through to the end of the first week, it gets a bit ordinary. The swell sticks around 5 to 5 feet, but the wind is moderate and the period is short, around 8 seconds, making for less-than-ideal shape. The energy ranges from 434 to 532 (moderate), but it's just not clean.

We hit a real quiet patch from Monday the 31st of August. There's a tiny 1-foot pulse on Monday morning with a very long 17-second period (energy 87, weak), but it's not enough to get excited about. The rest of that week and into the second week is dominated by small, weak swells from the east, with poor winds and energy readings dropping below 100. There's a long gap of poor-to-no surf from the 31st right through to the 10th of September.

The one bright spot in the second week is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. It's a small 3-foot SSE swell, but we get a glassy, windless morning, and the energy is a moderate 413. That's a window for a clean, small-wave session. The rest of the time, it's either onshore, too small, or both.

The best of the best is definitely Thursday morning, the 27th of August, with that clean offshore wind and friendly wave size. After that, Saturday morning the 29th is your next best bet. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
15
1.5
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
2
SSE
7
2
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
306
56
634
515
320
260
360
613
446
181
402
319
214
100
234
196
126
121
48
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SE
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
5
SE
5
S
15
NE
15
NNW
5
NW
20
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:36PM1.67m
7:52AM1.21m
8:08PM1.69m
8:27AM1.28m
8:40PM1.65m
9:03AM1.34m
9:13PM1.58m
9:41AM1.38m
9:49PM1.47m
10:23AM1.40m
10:29PM1.32m
11:12AM1.39m
11:15PM1.16m
Low Tide
2:07AM0.10m
1:42PM0.07m
2:36AM0.05m
2:20PM0.07m
3:06AM0.03m
2:59PM0.10m
3:36AM0.04m
3:41PM0.16m
4:09AM0.07m
4:29PM0.24m
4:45AM0.13m
5:26PM0.34m
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5:58
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5:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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.

Broken Head is 19 km (12 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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