Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow burner this forecast period. The first week is going to test your patience, but there’s definitely some light at the end of the tunnel, especially for the experienced crew.

The action kicks off Monday the 6th of July but honestly, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a solid 12 ft swell at Broken Head but it’s coming from the SSE with a short 9-second period, and a moderate to fresh S breeze is blowing cross-off. The combined energy is strong at 1770, but the surf is labelled marginal due to questionable tide conditions. Not worth getting the board wet.

Tuesday the 7th picks up a bit. The SSE swell holds at 12 ft, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 2562 in the morning and a hefty 3087 in the afternoon. Still, the wind is cross-off and fresh, so it’s a bit of a battle, and the rating is still marginal. This is expert territory – anything over 8 ft is for the skilled crew only.

Wednesday the 8th is more of the same: 10 to 12 ft, long-period SSE swell, strong energy (3078 in the morn, 2861 in the arvo), but wind stays a messy cross-off. It’s clean on the surface but the sheer size and bumpy wind won’t make it a classic.

Now, Thursday the 9th of July is where you want to point the car. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft early, coming from the SSE with a lovely 11-second period. The wind shifts to a light offshore from the SSW at 9 mph. Gentle offshore and clean – that’s the ticket. The combined energy is still strong (2354), but the conditions are listed as excellent for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a 3/2mm steamer should do. Morning session is the pick. The afternoon drops to 8 ft with a light S breeze, still clean. This is the standout of the first week.

Friday the 10th stays good. 7 ft SE swell, 10-second period, with a light SW offshore breeze in the morning. It’s gentle offshore and clean. The energy drops to 998, but the quality is rated very good. A solid call for a dawny.

Saturday the 11th morning is absolutely worth a look. The swell has eased to 5 ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy – a light WSW at 3 mph. Perfect, smooth conditions. The energy is moderate at 625. This is a window of pure, clean fun. Don’t sleep on it. The afternoon turns to junk with a NNE onshore breeze and a long 12-second period from the ESE that’ll make it fat and weak.

From Sunday the 12th through to the morning of Friday the 17th of July, it’s a long, flat spell. Swell drops below 3 ft, energy plummets, and some days are barely 3 to 15 units. There are a few moments with offshore wind but no swell to back it up. It’s a proper dead period.

Friday the 17th afternoon shows a sudden spike: 7 ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, energy at 853, but the surf is called marginal. Worth a look but don’t expect perfection.

The real recovery kicks off Saturday the 18th of July. Morning has a clean 7 ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, with a light SW offshore. Energy at 974 and conditions rated very good. The afternoon is similar but with a light cross-off. This is your second standout window – a great weekend prospect for experienced surfers. By Sunday the 19th the swell backs off and the wind turns onshore, so get it while you can.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are blown out or tiny, wrapping things up on a whimper.

So, the best on offer? Thursday the 9th of July morning for the clean, punchy 8 ft sets with light offshore wind. Saturday the 18th of July morning is your second pick for a slightly smaller but equally clean 7 ft session.

Stay patient, and don’t miss those windows.

- Rusty

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