Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 718 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Broken Head over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, and then a real treat waiting for the more experienced crew if they’re patient.
For the first week, things are pretty average. There’s some small swell around, but the conditions are a bit messy or the tides are no good. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th do have some rideable waves, but nothing to get excited about. The best of that early period is Saturday morning the 29th. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSE with a moderate period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean offshore from the SSW. The wave energy is moderate (383), so there’s some push, but it’s not going to be a standout session – just a little clean wave for the beginners to have a go on.
We then hit a dry spell from the 2nd of September right through to the 7th, with only very small, onshore junk on offer. It’s pretty bleak.
But hold onto your board, because Monday the 7th of September morning is where it’s at. This is the true standout of the whole forecast. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the SSE with a nice long period of 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a strong 1455, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. The wind is a light offshore from the SW at 6 mph, making for glassy, clean conditions. This is excellent surf, but it’s only for experienced surfers. At 8ft, it’s pushing into expert territory, especially at a point break where a long-period SSE groundswell will set up well.
Tuesday the 8th of September morning is also worth a mention. The swell drops a bit to 5ft from the SSE, but still a good 11-second period, and the wind is a light offshore. Wave energy is moderate (578). It’s a very good option if Monday’s size is too much for you, but Monday is the clear winner.
Remember, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.
So, to sum it up: a flat start, a big gap with nothing, and then a monster Monday the 7th for the experts followed by a solid Tuesday. Get on it if you’ve got the experience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 306 | 56 | 718 | 515 | 320 | 218 | 448 | 579 | 442 | 186 | 470 | 181 | 206 | 265 | 214 | 173 | 158 | 121 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:52AM1.21m | 8:08PM1.69m | 8:27AM1.28m | 8:40PM1.65m | 9:03AM1.34m | 9:13PM1.58m | 9:41AM1.38m | 9:49PM1.47m | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:29PM1.32m | 11:12AM1.39m | 11:15PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.10m | 1:42PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.07m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:59PM0.10m | 3:36AM0.04m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:09AM0.07m | 4:29PM0.24m | 4:45AM0.13m | 5:26PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 306 | 304 | 718 | 515 | 320 | 218 | 36 | 37 | 43 | 75 | 24 | 136 | 206 | 265 | 214 | 173 | 158 | 121 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | N 10 | N 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 71 | 45 | 37 | 55 | 59 | 55 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 41 | 61 | 119 | 157 | 74 | 71 | 16 | 68 | 67 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SE 15 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 7 | — | E 15 | NE 15 | S 9 | NE 14 | E 8 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 10 | ENE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 24 | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 38 | 99 | 47 | 70 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | NE 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 448 | 579 | 442 | 186 | 470 | 181 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 28 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 51 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 236 | 7 |
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