Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the Broken Head (point) forecast for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a solid pulse of groundswell comin’ in the second week that’s got me keen. Water temp’s sittin’ around 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothin’ weird goin’ on there.

First up, we’ve got a dry spell. Not much to write home about from Saturday the 5th right through to Tuesday the 8th. Waves are tiny, messy, or just plain poor. A few tiny 1ft to 4ft scraps, but with cross or onshore winds, it’s not worth paddlin’ out. You’ll be waitin’ a few days.

Wednesday the 9th morning, things start to get interestin’. A clean 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period rolls in, light cross-offshore wind from the SSW. Combined energy is moderate at 579. The surf’s shapin’ up well, but Wednesday afternoon the wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy again.

Thursday the 10th is a write-off with strong S winds and lumpy, powerful 7ft to 8ft SSE swell – that’s gettin’ into expert territory, and the wind’s messy.

Now, the standout. Friday the 11th morning. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSE swell with an 8-second period, solid offshore wind from the SSW, and a combined energy of 1164 – that’s strong. The point break at Broken Head will handle this sort of groundswell well, but with that size, it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doin’. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Saturday the 12th morning is still a good option – 5ft SSE swell, light cross-offshore wind, clean conditions. Combined energy is 515 (moderate). A solid session for the average surfer.

Sunday the 13th morning is a real treat. Glassy conditions, 3ft SSE groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy is 694 (moderate). That long period will wrap beautifully into the point, givin’ smooth, lined-up waves. It’s small, but clean and perfect for a longboard or a fun single-fin.

After that, the surf fades again. Monday the 14th through to the 20th has decent swell heights here and there, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the scores are low. The only other highlight is far out – Friday the 18th morning. A massive 4ft SSE swell with an 18-second period and combined energy of 1822 (very strong). Light offshore wind from the SSW, clean. That’s a long-range call, so don’t book your flights yet, but if it holds, that’s gonna be a magic session at the point – long, clean lines, just for the experienced crew again.

Overall, Friday the 11th morning is the best bet in the near term, and Sunday the 13th morning is a glassy gem for the small-wave cruisers. The rest is a bit of a wait.

Rusty.

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