
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Broken Head in feet and miles per hour. Just one spot for the whole run, so we’re sticking right here.
The first couple of days are the real deal. Sunday morning, August 2nd – we’ve got a 5ft swell out of the SSE, period 9 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the south at just 3 mph. The water temp is about what you’d expect for early August. The combined energy is 652 (moderate). This is a beauty – clean, punchy, and very surfable. Just know that crowds are often here, so get in early.
The afternoon goes a bit cross-shore with some rain, so the quality drops. Hit it early.
Monday morning, August 3rd is another standout. Swell is holding at 6ft from the SSE, period 11 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the SW at 3 mph. Energy is 717 (moderate). Clean, lined up, and fun. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-on wind, so dawn patrol is the call.
Tuesday the 4th is a bit of a letdown. A 4ft SE swell with a 8-second period – weak and a bit lumpy. The morning is glassy, which is nice, but the waves are just ordinary. Energy is down to 180 (weak). The afternoon gets smaller and onshore.
From Wednesday the 5th through Saturday the 8th, it’s tiny. Swells under 3ft, periods of 7 to 8 seconds, and energy in the 40 to 150 range (weak). The wind is mostly offshore or light, so it’s clean, but you’ll be struggling to find a wave. Not much going on.
Sunday, August 9th brings a little pulse. Morning swell is 4ft from the SSE, 8-second period, with offshore wind at 9 mph. Energy is 284 (moderate). It’s short period, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s clean and rideable. The afternoon gets cross-shore and messy.
Monday morning, August 10th – glassy conditions with a 3ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and energy of 236 (moderate). Small but clean. A fun little session.
The middle of the second week, around the 11th and 12th, sees a bit more size: 4ft to 5ft from the SE and ESE, periods of 10 to 11 seconds, and energy in the 400s (moderate). The wind is mostly cross or onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy. The glassy morning on Wednesday the 12th is your best bet there.
Thursday, August 13th – clean morning, 3ft ESE swell, 11-second period, and energy of 254 (moderate). Wind is cross-off. Not a standout, but a solid session.
Friday the 14th is tiny and windy. Then Saturday, August 15th – the swell jumps to 7ft from the SSE, 11-second period, and energy rockets to 1353 (strong). That’s a big, powerful swell. But the wind is a strong cross-off at 19 mph, so it’s going to be rough, bumpy, and only for the experts. Beginners, stay on the beach.
Sunday, August 16th still has some size at 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy is dropping to 685 (moderate). It’s a marginal day.
Bottom line: your best bet is the Sunday and Monday mornings of August 2nd and 3rd. That’s the cleanest, punchiest swell with the best wind. The rest of the run is either small and clean, or big and messy. Watch for the glassy mornings for a chance at something fun.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
670 | 424 | 550 | 500 | 694 | 458 | 251 | 156 | 52 | 171 | 145 | 122 | 78 | 28 | 28 | 52 | 41 | 38 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | 1:43PM1.30m | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.16m | 6:38PM0.44m | 6:56AM0.21m | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
6 | 424 | 550 | 500 | 694 | 458 | 251 | 156 | 52 | 171 | 145 | 122 | 78 | 66 | 84 | 74 | 198 | 284 | 225 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
2 | 218 | 255 | 295 | 23 | 13 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 32 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 52 | 41 | 38 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | ESE 10 | NE 9 | S 6 | NE 9 | E 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 6 |
6 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | W 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — |
670 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 7 |
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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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