Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming down the line for our stretch of coast. It’s a bit of a slow burner this week, but there are a few windows that’ll get the blood pumping if you play it right. The first real action isn’t until next week, so we’ve got a few days of small stuff and ordinary conditions to sit through first.

We’re looking at Broken Head as the main spot. This is a point break, exposed to swell, and it’s rated for beginners, so it’s a friendly wave when it’s working. Water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The early part of the outlook is pretty quiet. Saturday morning (August 8th) has a clean 3 ft swell from the ENE, with a gentle offshore breeze – that’s not bad for a small wave, but the energy is weak (112), so it’s more of a grovel session. That afternoon picks up a touch to 4 ft, still clean and cross-off, but again, nothing to write home about. Sunday morning (August 9th) bumps up to 4 ft from the E with a 9-second period, but wind swings cross-on and light, so it gets a bit messy. By Sunday afternoon, it’s choppy with a moderate breeze, not worth it.

Monday (August 10th) is a write-off in the morning – fresh cross-onshore winds, lumpy, and a 6 ft short-period swell from the N that’s just ugly. But keep an eye on Monday afternoon: a glass-off from the west, light wind, and the swell jumps to 6 ft from the N with moderate energy (569). Conditions go clean, and that’s a sneaky good session for the more experienced crew, though beginners might find that 6 ft a bit much.

Tuesday (August 11th) drops right back to 3 ft, clean in the morning with a cross-off offshore breeze, but it’s weak. Wednesday afternoon offers a bit of hope: 4 ft from the N with a 5-second period, but it’s clean with a light offshore. Thursday (August 13th) is tiny, 2 ft, and not worth paddling out.

Now, the standout windows come into view. Friday morning (August 14th) – this is the one to circle. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell from the SSE, with an 11-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is strong (901), so there’s real push behind those waves. That’s a quality point break session, clean and lined up, suitable for intermediates and above. Beginners should give it a miss, it’s a bit too much power.

Monday (August 17th) brings another punch. Morning sees 7 ft from the SE, 7-second period, light offshore – clean and good energy (592). That afternoon bumps to 8 ft, still clean, but at 8 ft it’s pushing into expert territory for most breaks. The long-range look at Friday morning (August 21st) is promising: 7 ft from the ESE, 8-second period, and glassy conditions with a SSW breeze so light it’s flat. That’s a beautiful, clean morning – the energy is strong (650) – but again, that size is for experienced surfers only. Saturday morning (August 22nd) has 7 ft from the E with a 10-second period and light cross-shore wind, energy is very high (1090), but it’s a bit mixed with cross-chop.

Sunday morning (August 23rd) closes the window nicely: 6 ft from the E, 10-second period, clean with a light offshore. That’s a solid, waveable day for most.

For the absolute best on offer, I’d say Friday morning August 14th is the pick of the whole run – good size, clean, proper energy, and the point at Broken Head will handle that SSE swell beautifully. The glass-off on Friday morning August 21st is a very close second, but it’s further out so keep an eye on that one.

Crowds are listed as “often” at Broken Head, so expect company on those good days, especially Friday. It’s a consistent spot, so it tends not to stay poor for long. Stay patient and pick your windows.

Rusty.

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