
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
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Righto, let’s see what this stretch is shaping up like for Broken Head. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag – plenty of waiting around – but there’s a few moments that’ll make it worth hanging in there.
The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.
Friday the 3rd is flat, no use to anyone. Saturday the 4th shows signs of life. The morning is ordinary with only 2ft of weak, clean surf coming from the ESE at 11 seconds (179 energy) – not worth rushing for. But Saturday afternoon picks up; we get a nice little push to 3ft from the same ESE direction, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, delivering moderate energy (376). Winds are light cross-off, so expect some tidy, clean waves. Nothing huge, but it’s surfable and the best on offer for the first weekend.
Sunday the 5th sees poor conditions with strong wind and only small lumps – leave it.
Now, early to mid-next week is where we get some proper action. Monday the 6th kicks up with 10ft in the morning from the SSE (1271 energy – strong) but the period is a short 8 seconds, making for lumpy, powerful closeouts. It’s borderline for anyone but the toughest. Still, the energy is there. Tuesday morning the 7th is a standout: 8ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, and we get offshore SW wind at 12 mph. That’s clean, powerful surf, but at 8ft it’s expert territory. The combined energy is a beastly 1485. This is one of the true highlights – a proper groundswell pulse with glassy conditions. But be aware, at a point break like Broken Head, this long period energy will really line up, making for long, hollow walls. Crowds are often here, so get in early.
Wednesday the 8th morning is another cracker – 8ft, SSE, 11 seconds, offshore SW winds again (1641 energy). Experienced surfers only. The swell sticks around but starts to ease slightly by Thursday the 9th with 5ft, still clean and offshore – good for a wider range.
Friday the 10th morning offers one more solid session at 6ft (675 energy) before it drops away into tiny slop by the afternoon. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are small and weak – just ankle-snappers for the patient.
Then we hit a long, flat gap from Monday the 13th through until Wednesday the 15th – mostly poor wind and no energy. Not even worth a paddle.
Thursday the 16th afternoon throws a curveball: a sudden pulse of 7ft from the SSE at 14 seconds, with absolutely glassy conditions (1470 energy). That’s a very clean, very long period groundswell, and with zero wind it’ll be a dream for experienced surfers on the point. This one’s worth marking on the calendar – it’s over a week away (July 16th afternoon), so keep an eye on the forecast.
After that, Friday the 17th sees a drop back to 5ft, then it’s all downhill into the 18th with strong, rain-laden winds and flat waves.
So, for the best of the run: Tuesday the 7th morning and the glassy Thursday the 16th afternoon are the standout sessions for those who know what they’re doing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
115 | 102 | 86 | 88 | 192 | 205 | 156 | 188 | 937 | 1081 | 1159 | 1304 | 1412 | 1878 | 2083 | 1613 | 1301 | 936 | 510 | 356 | 333 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:16PM1.61m | 10:40AM1.03m | 10:51PM1.57m | 11:25AM1.05m | 11:28PM1.51m | 12:15PM1.08m | 00:10AM1.41m | 1:12PM1.14m | 1:01AM1.30m | 2:15PM1.22m | 2:03AM1.18m | 3:21PM1.33m | 3:16AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.20m | 4:59AM0.18m | 4:16PM0.25m | 5:35AM0.17m | 4:59PM0.32m | 6:13AM0.16m | 5:50PM0.39m | 6:55AM0.17m | 6:53PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.18m | 8:12PM0.48m | 8:35AM0.18m | 9:41PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 14 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
115 | 99 | 47 | 88 | 160 | 205 | 156 | 188 | 222 | 187 | 135 | 77 | 73 | 288 | 28 | 1613 | 1301 | 936 | 510 | 356 | 333 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | S 12 | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 | — | ESE 11 | — | ESE 12 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 14 |
74 | 82 | 86 | 33 | 192 | 75 | 10 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 73 | — | 28 | — | 25 | 81 | 79 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | E 15 | ESE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 9 | S 18 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | ESE 11 | S 18 | ESE 10 |
2 | — | 4 | 58 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 25 | 6 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NE 7 | SW 4 | SSE 6 | — | S 8 | S 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
28 | 102 | 11 | 65 | — | 74 | 98 | 402 | 937 | 1081 | 1159 | 1304 | 1412 | 1878 | 2083 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 264 | 84 | 721 | 8 | 0 | 60 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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