Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.3° 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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Broken Head.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got tiny, weak energy for days on end, and the wind is only cooperating some of the time. The water temp is sitting at 69° which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real pulse of energy worth getting excited about doesn’t show until Friday, July 31. That morning, we get a jump in quality with 3 ft of groundswell from the SSE, rolling in with a long 13-second period. The combined energy clocks in at 288, which is respectable, and the wind is cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. It’s not huge, but for a point break like Broken Head, that longer period will shape up nicely. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

Saturday, August 1, builds on that. The morning sees 4 ft of SSE swell, and by the afternoon, it’s up to 4 ft with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 437. Clean cross-off wind again. This is a solid, fun size for most surfers – not too big for beginners, but enough to get a decent ride.

Now, the standout window is Monday, August 3. That morning is a gem. We’ve got 4 ft of SSE groundswell at 11 seconds, combined energy of 520, and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the southwest at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. This is the pick of the whole period for quality waves with zero wind bump.

After that, it gets a bit lumpy and messy through the middle of the week, but hold onto your board for Saturday, August 8. The morning shows 8 ft of SE swell, building to 8 ft by the afternoon with a combined energy of 1063. That’s a solid, powerful swell. The wind is light offshore or cross-off, so the surface stays clean. This is expert territory – 8 ft is too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be pumping. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a good, punchy wave.

And then Sunday, August 9 morning is the absolute cherry on top. 7 ft of SE groundswell at 11 seconds, combined energy of 1019, and the wind is dead glassy – zero wind. This is the kind of morning you dream about. Perfect, clean, powerful surf at a point break. Just watch the afternoon, because the wind swings onshore and ruins it.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Monday, August 3 morning for clean, fun waves, and Saturday, August 8 through Sunday, August 9 morning for the bigger, more powerful stuff. The first week is mostly small and average, but the second week delivers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
E
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1.4
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0.8
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15
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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30
27
92
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22
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32
128
201
67
15
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377
356
258
408
483
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NE
10
NW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
SW
15
SSW
20
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SW
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20
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15
SSW
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
7:00PM1.55m
7:09AM0.98m
7:36PM1.62m
7:45AM1.03m
8:09PM1.67m
8:20AM1.08m
8:41PM1.69m
8:55AM1.12m
9:12PM1.69m
9:32AM1.15m
9:44PM1.65m
10:10AM1.18m
10:17PM1.57m
Low Tide
1:41AM0.28m
12:51PM0.17m
2:14AM0.21m
1:29PM0.12m
2:45AM0.17m
2:05PM0.10m
3:16AM0.13m
2:40PM0.11m
3:47AM0.10m
3:17PM0.14m
4:18AM0.09m
3:56PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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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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