Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,879 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with E 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 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Broken Head. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, loves an east-northeast swell, and the water’s about 69°F—right on the money for this time of year.
We start off slow. Saturday the 18th has a 6-foot southeast swell, but the wind is screaming from the south at 22 mph, making it a cross-off mess. The energy is moderate (660), but the conditions are poor. Not your day.
Sunday the 19th is even bigger—15-foot southeast swell. The wind is still a fresh southerly at 22 mph. The energy is strong (4582), but it’s too big and blown out. If you’re a kite surfer, maybe, but for a paddle, forget it.
Monday the 20th drops to 10-foot, still southeast, but the wind is cross-shore from the southeast. It’s a cross-chop. The energy is strong (1961), but it’s not clean.
Now, Tuesday the 21st is a real bright spot. Swell drops to 7 feet from the east, with a gentle southerly breeze at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (761), and the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is a standout. Good shape, good paddle-out.
Wednesday the 22nd morning is glassy. Swell is 5 feet from the east, with a light offshore wind from the southwest at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (306), but the conditions are pristine. Get out early.
Thursday the 23rd is small—3 feet from the east-northeast, light offshore winds. The energy is weak (132), but it’s clean. A longboarder’s paradise.
Friday the 24th brings a 10-foot southeast swell, but the wind is cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph. The energy is strong (1333), but it’s marginal. Wait for it to settle.
Saturday the 25th is a good one. Swell is 5 feet from the south-southeast, with a moderate offshore wind from the south-southwest at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (370), and the waves are clean. A solid morning.
Sunday the 26th is flat—2 feet from the east. Not worth the drive.
Monday the 27th has a very long period swell (16 seconds) from the southeast, but only 2 feet. The energy is very weak (84). At a point, that long period could wrap in, but it’s a gamble.
The real standout for the whole run is Wednesday the 29th. Swell is 6 feet from the south-southeast, period 10 seconds, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the southwest at 16 mph. The energy is moderate (557), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the day. Clean, solid, and uncrowded if you’re early.
After that, it goes flat. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are poor. Saturday the 1st of August has an 8-foot north-northeast swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore from the southeast. It’s messy, with moderate energy (681). Not a standout.
Sunday the 2nd of August finishes strong. Swell is 5 feet from the north, with a gentle offshore wind from the south-southwest at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (453), and the conditions are good. A nice way to end it.
So, for the best: Wednesday the 29th with clean 6-foot south-southeast swell and offshore winds. Tuesday the 21st is a close second. Everything else is a bit of a gamble. Keep your eyes on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 660 | 3630 | 4720 | 4545 | 3627 | 2715 | 1923 | 1365 | 932 | 761 | 492 | 365 | 306 | 220 | 147 | 112 | 90 | 806 | 1313 | 1039 | 566 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:51AM1.18m | 11:04PM1.60m | 11:42AM1.19m | 11:44PM1.42m | 12:36PM1.20m | 00:25AM1.23m | 1:35PM1.20m | 1:11AM1.07m | 2:40PM1.22m | 2:09AM0.94m | 3:45PM1.25m | 3:24AM0.86m | 4:46PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:35PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.11m | 5:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.16m | 6:22PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.22m | 7:31PM0.56m | 7:39AM0.28m | 8:57PM0.61m | 8:30AM0.32m | 10:27PM0.59m | 9:30AM0.34m | 11:37PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 22 | S 21 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | 660 | 82 | 76 | 37 | 63 | 56 | 38 | 57 | 932 | 761 | 492 | 365 | 306 | 220 | 147 | 112 | 90 | 50 | 14 | 7 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 24 | — | S 21 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | NE 8 | E 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | — | 9 | — | 87 | 75 | 70 | 61 | 56 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 22 | — | 3 | 11 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | SE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | SSE 2 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 1055 | 3630 | 4720 | 4545 | 3627 | 2715 | 1923 | 1365 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 806 | 1313 | 1039 | 566 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 668 | 679 | 596 | 596 | 381 | 84 | 190 | 84 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 60 | 20 | 0 |
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