
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period with ENE 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 (Jul 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the start is a proper drag. From now through the end of July, we’re lookin’ at a long stretch of flat water with nothing but tiny, weak dribble. Poor surf conditions are the name of the game, with heights barely hittin’ 1 foot and combined energy readings mostly in the 20s and 30s – just not enough to get you out of bed. The wind is a mixed bag of cross-off and onshore, but the swell is a ghost town. That’s a solid four-day gap of nothin’.
Things finally start to stir on Saturday, August 1st. The morning brings a bump up to 5 feet from the SSE, with a 11-second period and a combined energy of 489 (moderate). That’s a real step up. The light breeze from the south keeps it clean, and the early call is for good surf. But the afternoon gets a little messy with rain showers and a cross-shore wind, so the early sesh is the go.
Sunday, August 2nd, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is lookin’ clean with a light SSW offshore breeze and 5 feet of SSE swell runnin’ on an 11-second period. The energy is rampin’ up to 654 (moderate). It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that’s a solid combo. The afternoon is a bit more of a gamble with the cross-shore wind.
Monday, August 3rd, keeps the run goin’. Another morning with the SSW offshore wind, 5 feet at 11 seconds from the SSE, and an energy readin’ of 480 (moderate). The clouds hang around, but the wind is right, so it’s a clean, surfable morning.
The standout window, without a doubt, is the weekend of August 8th and 9th. The pick of the whole period is gonna be Saturday, August 8th, at Broken Head. The morning is pure magic: clear skies, a clean SW offshore breeze at 6 mph, and a solid 7 feet of swell from the SSE with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1048 (strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it’s over 8 feet, so it’s a big boy’s game. This is a proper session.
Then, Sunday, August 9th, is a close second. The morning is glassy as can be – a light SSW wind, 5 feet of SSE swell, and a combined energy of 506 (moderate). That glassy condition is a huge positive, makin’ it clean and invitin’. The crowd here is often a factor, so expect company if you paddle out.
The days after that drop off again. The following week (August 10th-12th) sees a northerly wind shift that messes up the quality, though the energy is still there. By Wednesday, August 12th, the offshore wind returns with a 4 feet swell from the east, offerin’ a decent, clean end to the forecast.
So, for the highlight reel: August 8th morning for the big, clean swell (expert only) and August 9th morning for the glassy, medium-sized waves. The water temp is sittin’ around 69°F, which is a pretty normal readin’ for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Stay tuned, the forecast can always flip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 92 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 19 | 167 | 44 | 29 | 139 | 467 | 483 | 112 | 423 | 623 | 508 | 441 | 375 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | cross-off | on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:36PM1.62m | 7:45AM1.03m | 8:09PM1.67m | 8:20AM1.08m | 8:41PM1.69m | 8:55AM1.12m | 9:12PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.15m | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:51PM0.17m | 2:14AM0.21m | 1:29PM0.12m | 2:45AM0.17m | 2:05PM0.10m | 3:16AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
127 | 92 | 44 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 19 | 167 | 44 | 248 | 240 | 467 | 483 | 302 | 423 | 623 | 508 | 441 | 375 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
3 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 29 | 9 | 10 | 57 | 112 | 60 | 36 | 47 | 39 | 25 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | E 13 | S 15 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 12 | NNE 8 | E 12 | NE 6 | E 18 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 15 | S 22 | S 21 | ESE 13 |
27 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 171 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 34 | 206 | 84 | 369 | 88 | 139 | — | 25 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 264 | 230 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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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