
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Broken Head.
Alright, so for the next 16 days, there’s a bit of a slow start, don’t get too excited just yet. The first real standout is a beauty that’s a bit of a wait, but it’s worth the patience. The water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
Broken Head is a point break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and it’s best for beginners. It works best when the swell is coming from the east-northeast, which is a good sign for what’s to come.
We’ve got a bit of a dry spell at the start. Friday the 24th, the morning’s got some small 3ft swell from the east-northeast with a short 8-second period, and a cross-off shore wind. The combined energy is weak (87), and the surf is poor. That afternoon picks up a little to 6ft from the south-southeast, but the period is still short at 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-off. The energy jumps to moderate (416), but it’s still only marginal. Saturday the 25th, now we’re talking. The morning sees a solid 6ft swell from the south-southeast, but here’s the catch – the period is a long 15 seconds, meaning it’s a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the southwest, light, and the energy is strong (1564). The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a standout, but it’s a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. The afternoon is a bit contested with an onshore wind, dropping to 5ft and a 13-second period, mixed energy (1004). Sunday the 26th drops right off, with a tiny 1ft swell and a 7-second period, combined energy only 18, and it’s poor. Monday the 27th through to Wednesday the 29th is a flat spell, with swells below 2ft and very low energy, all poor. That’s a solid 3-4 day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
Thursday the 30th, we get a sniff of life. A 1ft swell from the south-southeast with a very long 19-second period, offshore wind, and moderate energy (170). The report says it’s surfable but ordinary. Still, it’s something. Friday the 31st has some rain and a 2ft to 2ft swell with a 14-13 second period, but the wind is cross-off and the energy is moderate (201-212), yet it’s still marginal or poor. Saturday the 1st of August is a write-off with a cross-shore chop and a tiny 2ft swell from the east-northeast, period of 6 seconds, energy low (77). Sunday the 2nd of August, we start to see some hope. A 4ft swell from the east-northeast, period 7 seconds, wind cross-off, and moderate energy (205). The report says expect good surf conditions. That’s a solid option for a paddle. The afternoon is still marginal.
Now, Monday the 3rd of August is a proper standout. Morning session: 6ft from the east-northeast, 8-second period, offshore wind from the southwest, and combined energy at 461 (moderate). This is clean, good waves for a beginner-friendly point. The afternoon holds at 7ft from the same direction, period 8 seconds, energy 541, but it’s marginal – still a good wave. Tuesday the 4th drops back to 5ft, marginal. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are messy with cross-shore winds and poor conditions.
But then, Friday the 7th of August morning: 6ft from the east-northeast, 8-second period, cross-off wind from the south-southwest at just 3 mph, and energy of 491 (moderate). The report says expect good surf conditions. That’s another clean session. The afternoon gets a bigger 8ft from the east-northeast, period 9 seconds, but with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s a bit lumpy. Energy is strong (881), but only marginal.
Finally, the absolute best of the whole outlook: Saturday the 8th of August morning. A big 13ft groundswell from the east-northeast, with a long 11-second period. The wind is glassy – flat calm at 3 mph from the east. The combined energy is massive (3987) – that’s very strong wave energy. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big one. For a point break, that long period and east-northeast direction will line up perfectly. The glassy conditions will make it a dream. But at 13ft, this is only for the experts. Beginners stay well clear. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
130 | 85 | 336 | 147 | 1499 | 943 | 422 | 13 | 331 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 150 | 12 | 28 | 49 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:24AM0.86m | 4:46PM1.31m | 4:39AM0.85m | 5:37PM1.39m | 5:40AM0.88m | 6:21PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.93m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:09AM0.98m | 7:36PM1.62m | 7:45AM1.03m | 8:09PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.59m | 9:30AM0.34m | 11:37PM0.52m | 10:31AM0.33m | 00:26AM0.43m | 11:24AM0.29m | 1:06AM0.35m | 12:10PM0.23m | 1:41AM0.28m | 12:51PM0.17m | 2:14AM0.21m | 1:29PM0.12m | 2:45AM0.17m | ||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
130 | 85 | 47 | 245 | 1499 | 943 | 422 | 265 | 331 | 330 | 259 | 218 | 171 | 125 | 150 | 64 | 42 | 19 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | S 8 | S 5 |
8 | 2 | 33 | 147 | 39 | 39 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 16 | S 17 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
3 | 5 | 6 | 64 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 49 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 7 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — |
1 | 45 | 336 | 606 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 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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