Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.1° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a mixed bag. We've got some serious juice coming, but you gotta pick your windows.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off Thursday morning, July 9th, at Broken Head. We're looking at a solid 8ft of swell from the SSE, but this is a groundswell with an 11-second period, so it's got a bit of grunt to it. The combined energy is a hefty 1344 (moderate) and with a clean, offshore SSW breeze, it's gonna be lined up. This is definitely one for the experienced crew, as it's over the 8ft mark. The swell direction is off the optimum for this spot, which is ENE, but when the wind is this good, it's still a top pick.

Friday morning, July 10th, keeps the run going. A smaller 7ft from the SSE, still with a 10-second period, and that same sweet offshore SW wind. The energy is still there at 1060 (moderate). It's a bit smaller, still a bit of a handful for beginners, but it'll be clean and holding shape.

Saturday morning, July 11th, the swell backs down to a more manageable 5ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period. The wind is a light offshore SW, making for clean conditions. The energy drops to 646 (moderate). This is the best window for the intermediate surfer to get a piece of the action before things get real.

From Saturday afternoon, July 11th, through to the end of the week, things go flat. The swell drops under 3ft, and the energy drops right off to under 100 (weak). It's a full week of basically nothing happening until the following Friday.

Now, hold on to your board, because the 17th of July, Friday afternoon, the ocean is gonna wake up. A massive 16ft swell from the SSE hits, but the wind is howling out of the S at 28 mph, creating a cross-off mess. The energy is a monstrous 6654 (strong to very strong). This is a huge, powerful swell, but with that wind, it's gonna be a washing machine. Not a time to be out there in a paddle board. For the kite crew, this setup could be a dream.

The following week starts to settle. Monday morning, July 20th, we get a cleaner 7ft from the SSE with a 11-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore SW, making for the best conditions in a while. The energy is 1049 (moderate). This is a proper standout for the experienced surfers, as the wind finally plays ball with the swell.

By Thursday, July 23rd, the swell is back up to 13ft from the SE, but the wind is cross-off, so it's messy. Then Friday, July 24th, morning clears up with a light offshore SW wind and a 12ft swell from the ESE. The energy is 2606 (strong). This is another quality window for the big wave chargers, as the wind is glassy and the swell direction is starting to swing more to the east, which is closer to the optimum for this spot.

So, the standout windows are definitely Thursday morning, July 9th, and Friday morning, July 10th, for the early push, and then Monday morning, July 20th, and Friday morning, July 24th, for the second pulse. The rest is either flat, blown out, or way too big with bad wind.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.6
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9
0.5
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9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
10
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10
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ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1344
1060
970
983
1102
730
411
429
317
253
145
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40
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20
20
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9
9
7
2
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SW
20
SW
15
S
15
WSW
10
SW
5
NE
15
NNW
15
W
10
WNW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SE
15
SW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:21PM1.33m
3:16AM1.08m
4:26PM1.47m
4:32AM1.02m
5:27PM1.63m
5:42AM1.01m
6:24PM1.77m
6:43AM1.03m
7:18PM1.89m
7:38AM1.06m
8:08PM1.96m
8:28AM1.10m
8:55PM1.96m
Low Tide
9:41PM0.45m
9:34AM0.18m
11:05PM0.36m
10:34AM0.15m
00:15AM0.24m
11:33AM0.09m
1:15AM0.13m
12:28PM0.03m
2:07AM0.05m
1:20PM-0.03m
2:54AM0.01m
2:10PM-0.05m
3:39AM-0.00m
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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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