Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.2° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We're starting off flat, no two ways about it. The first couple of days are a total write-off with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions, so don't even bother. The real action kicks off Wednesday, September 9th.

Wednesday morning is where it gets interesting. The swell is building to a solid 5 ft out of the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds and a moderate combined energy of 374. That's not huge, but the real story is the wind. We've got a light SSW breeze, 3 mph, blowing offshore. That's the kind of glassy, clean surface that makes a point break like Broken Head come alive. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, so it's not a shock when you get in. It's a fairly consistent break, so you'll get waves. This is the standout of the whole outlook, no question. Get out there Wednesday morning.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are a different beast. The swell jumps right up, 12 ft to 10 ft from the SSE, with combined energy readings over 2000. That's a proper pulse. The period is still around 9 to 10 seconds, so it's a bit of a messy, powerful close-out on a point break. The wind is cross-off from the S at 15-16 mph, which will keep it clean, but that size is for experienced surfers only. It's not a beginner-friendly day.

The swell eases a bit into the weekend. Saturday the 12th has 7 ft of short-period, 7-second, wind-affected SSE swell. The combined energy is still moderate at 544, but the quality is poor. Sunday the 13th is a better bet, with the swell dropping to 5 ft from the SE, a 10-second period, and a light S wind that keeps it clean. The energy is 656, which is solid. That's a good, fun day, but not quite the standout Wednesday was.

After that, the surf goes on a bit of a holiday. From Monday the 14th right through to Thursday the 17th, we're looking at tiny, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. There's a stretch of about four days with nothing worth paddling out for.

The next glimmer of hope comes on Friday, September 18th. We get a new pulse of 5 ft SSE swell, a 12-second period, and a clean 9 mph cross-off wind from the S. The combined energy is a solid 664. That's a classic groundswell, and while it's a bit of a wait, it's a promising one. The period is long enough to give it some shape and punch. It's a good, solid session.

The last few days of the outlook, from Saturday the 19th onward, are a bit of a mixed bag. There's some size, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the quality is poor. The swell on the 20th gets up to 7 ft, but with a 19 mph cross-on N wind, it's going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. That's more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.

So, to wrap it up: Wednesday the 9th is your absolute best bet. Sunday the 13th and Friday the 18th are also solid, solid days. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Swell
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Period (s)
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SSE
9
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
1.9
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
0.8
SE
8
3.5
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9
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3.5
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SSE
10
2.5
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10
2.4
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9
2.2
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2.1
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2
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10
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SE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.1
SE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
16
17
542
358
320
86
2263
1922
1984
1779
1440
971
518
545
841
471
287
184
Wind (km/h)
5
S
30
S
25
S
15
S
5
SSW
15
NE
30
S
30
S
30
S
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
ESE
5
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
5:34AM1.03m
5:59PM1.72m
6:22AM1.15m
6:44PM1.77m
7:05AM1.26m
7:25PM1.76m
7:46AM1.36m
8:02PM1.69m
8:25AM1.43m
8:38PM1.58m
9:03AM1.46m
9:12PM1.44m
Low Tide
11:59PM0.18m
11:18AM0.14m
00:41AM0.09m
12:11PM0.06m
1:19AM0.03m
12:58PM0.01m
1:52AM0.00m
1:42PM0.01m
2:24AM-0.00m
2:25PM0.04m
2:54AM0.02m
3:07PM0.12m
3:23AM0.07m
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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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