Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Broken Head.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first real chance to get wet kicks off Sunday morning, the 30th of August. There’s a solid 6 ft SSE swell rolling in with a 10 second period, giving us moderate energy (631). The wind is a cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph, which will keep things reasonably clean, but the call is that it’s only marginal. Still, there’s a wave to be had for the keen. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Monday morning the 31st of August looks a bit nicer. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SSE, period shortens to 8 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (351). The wind shifts to a proper offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and conditions are clean. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly point break, and the offshore breeze will make for some nice lines. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of the first few days.

Tuesday morning the 1st of September is the real gem. The swell is down to 3 ft from the SSE, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds – that’s groundswell, and it’ll have some push. The wind is glassy, absolutely still, and the energy is still moderate (286). This is the kind of morning you paddle out for. Clean, glassy, and the point should be working nicely. It’s the best on offer in the first week, no debate.

After that, it goes quiet. From Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September right through to the morning of Sunday the 7th of September, there’s barely a surfable wave. Winds go onshore, swell drops to tiny, and the energy is weak. It’s a real lull.

Sunday morning the 7th of September brings a bit of hope. A 4 ft NNE swell with a 7 second period, but the wind is offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. The energy is still moderate (149), but it’s only surfable, not pumping. It’s a session for the dedicated.

Then we hit another gap. From Monday afternoon the 8th of September right through to the morning of Thursday the 10th of September, it’s flat or close to it. Tiny waves, poor conditions.

Now, Thursday afternoon the 10th of September looks interesting, but it’s a long way out. A 7 ft SSE swell with an 11 second period hits, and the energy jumps to strong (1136). That’s a lot of power. The wind is onshore from the NE at 9 mph, but the call is marginal. This is one for experts only – that size is too big for beginners, and the period is long, so it’ll wrap nicely around the point, but the wind might mess it up. It’s a promising but uncertain standout for the second week.

After that, the forecast drops off again. The morning of the 14th of September offers a tiny 3 ft NE swell with glassy conditions, but it’s only surfable, nothing special.

Overall, the best bet is Tuesday morning the 1st of September. Glassy, clean, and a nice groundswell. Get out early.

Rusty.

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