Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.4° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 9th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Broken Head. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, but there’s a solid window of real swell coming in the middle of the week.

We’re starting off flat with no real surf to speak of right now. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, poor waves and onshore or cross-shore winds. Hang tight, because the real action kicks off on Wednesday, September 9th.

Wednesday morning is the first real glimmer of hope. We’ll see a clean 5 ft swell coming from the SSE, with a light 5 km/h offshore wind from the SSW. That combo is going to make for some nice, clean lines at this point break. The combined energy is moderate (382), so there’s enough push to get a few fun ones. The water’s sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The swell builds quickly. By Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th, we’re looking at a solid pulse of SSE swell. We’re talking 10 ft to 12 ft, with a combined energy reading that’s strong to very strong (up to 2238). This is serious groundswell, but with a period of 9-10 seconds. The cross-offshore wind will keep it relatively clean, but at that size, this is strictly for the experienced crew. The onset of rain showers on Friday adds a bit of atmosphere, but the wind stays favorable.

The swell slowly backs off through the weekend, dropping from 8 ft on Saturday down to 6 ft on Sunday. The wind stays cross-off or cross-shore, so it’s still surfable, but the quality drops a notch. The energy is in the moderate to strong range (399-741).

By Monday, September 14th, the swell is down to a tiny 3 ft, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. It’s a small, clean day for a longboard if you’re desperate, but it’s not a standout.

The next real highlight shows up on the Wednesday, September 16th afternoon. We get a late rise in swell to 7 ft from the SSE, but with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the energy is moderate (612). This is a solid, punchy wave for the afternoon session.

The Thursday, September 17th morning is the last true standout. A clean 5 ft SSE swell, with a light 10 km/h cross-offshore breeze and a decent period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (500), and conditions look very good. This is the best wave of the second week, no doubt.

After that, it’s all downhill. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell fades to tiny, weak, and poor conditions. We’re looking at gaps of several days with no real recommendations from the 18th of September onward.

If you want my honest take, the best windows are Wednesday morning, September 9th for a clean, manageable start, and Thursday morning, September 17th for the best combo of size, period, and glassy conditions. Both are at Broken Head, a point break that’s fairly consistent, so you’ve got a good chance of scoring. It can get a bit crowded, but with that quality, it’s worth the company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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248
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366
343
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2234
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711
798
835
600
351
262
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
ESE
5
S
25
S
30
S
15
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5
SSW
20
NE
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S
35
S
30
SSE
20
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High Tide
5:07PM1.63m
5:34AM1.03m
5:59PM1.72m
6:22AM1.15m
6:44PM1.77m
7:05AM1.26m
7:25PM1.76m
7:46AM1.36m
8:02PM1.69m
8:25AM1.43m
8:38PM1.58m
9:03AM1.46m
9:12PM1.44m
Low Tide
10:17AM0.23m
11:59PM0.18m
11:18AM0.14m
00:41AM0.09m
12:11PM0.06m
1:19AM0.03m
12:58PM0.01m
1:52AM0.00m
1:42PM0.01m
2:24AM-0.00m
2:25PM0.04m
2:54AM0.02m
3:07PM0.12m
3:23AM0.07m
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Temp °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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