Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

Broken Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broken Head surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,720 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Broken Head over the next couple of weeks.

Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag to start. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell arriving right now, but the wind is messy. The real standout for clean, open-face waves is actually a little way off, so don’t go thinking you’ll score perfect waves this afternoon.

Monday 20 July kicks off with a chunky 11.5 ft ESE swell, but it’s a windy, cross-off mess with a fresh breeze from the SSE. The energy is pumping – we’re talking 2889 (combined energy of all swells directed here) – but it’s lumpy and tough. That afternoon drops a touch to 9.8 ft, but still cross-off and average. Not the day for a longboard.

Tuesday 21 July sees the swell easing. The morning is a crummy 6.9 ft with a cross-shore wind, scoring a 1 out of 10. The afternoon improves a bit: 5.9 ft, a clean cross-off breeze, and a manageable 613 energy. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions” for that afternoon slot, but the numbers don’t lie – it’s okay, not epic.

Wednesday 22 July dawns clean with a 5.2 ft easterly swell and a light WSW wind. It’s a classic, clean point break morning for the beginners out there. The wave comment is “expect good surf conditions”. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the surf gets messy – 4.6 ft and choppy.

Thursday 23 July is small but clean. A 3.6 ft wave with offshore wind in the morning, dropping to 3.3 ft in the afternoon. It’s surfable but ordinary; the energy is low (176 and 143). A good day for a learner to get some practice in weak, clean waves.

Now, Friday 24 July is a write-off. The swell drops below 3 ft, and the wind is moderate. Nothing to see here.

Saturday 25 July brings a bizarre little pulse. The morning is glassy, with a tiny 1.6 ft swell but a very long 17-second period, and 230 energy. It’s a weak groundswell, so it’ll be straight and fat at the beach, but clean. The afternoon sees a 3.9 ft SSE swell with a 13-second period, but it’s cross-shore and a bit messy.

Sunday 26 July is a similar story: a tiny 2.0 ft morning with offshore wind, but it’s ordinary. The afternoon bumps up to 3.9 ft with a clean cross-off wind, but still not firing.

Monday 27 July is a dud in the morning – 0.7 ft. The afternoon surprises with a clean 3.3 ft SSE swell, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. It’s a small, clean option for a log.

Tuesday 28 July has a glassy morning with 3.0 ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and 284 energy. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. It’s a clean, small wave morning. The afternoon turns onshore and messy.

Wednesday 29 July is back to tiny, clean but ordinary surf in the morning (1.6 ft), then the afternoon is ruined by a 12 mph onshore wind and a 2.0 ft slop. Not worth it.

Thursday 30 July is flat and poor all day.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday 31 July sees a solid groundswell arriving. 8.2 ft SSE swell, with a 13 to 14-second period, and the energy is massive (2419 to 2769). The wind is cross-off, and the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast”. This is a big, powerful swell for the point. The period is long, so it’ll be a proper groundswell, but at 8.2 ft, this is only for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a wild, heavy day.

Saturday 1 August is the real standout. Morning brings a 8.2 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, with a light offshore wind from the SW. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers”. The energy is 1607 – strong. This is your best bet for the whole forecast. The point should be pumping, clean, and powerful. It’s expert territory though. The afternoon is a bit smaller and more windy, but the morning is the one to aim for.

Sunday 2 August is still rideable: 6.6 ft SSE swell, but the wind is strong and cross-off, making it choppy and less appealing. The wave comment says “marginal”.

Monday 3 August and Tuesday 4 August are a slow fade-out. Swell drops to 5.9 ft and then 4.6 ft, with cross-shore winds. The Tuesday morning is glassy with a 4.6 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and 506 energy. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions”. It’s a clean, small end

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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1
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1
0
0
2
2
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
ESE
11
3.5
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.1
E
10
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
1.3
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
17
1.2
SSE
13
0.5
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3922
2852
1970
1348
847
533
490
441
325
270
173
140
109
83
65
342
172
492
26
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
E
5
WSW
10
N
15
NNW
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
SW
20
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
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
4:39AM0.85m
5:37PM1.39m
Low Tide
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
10:31AM0.33m
00:26AM0.43m
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6:35
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6:33
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5:07
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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