Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.5° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Broken Head over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the back half of the forecast window is where the real action is.

The week kicks off with a bit of a pulse on Monday, the 3rd of August. First light Monday morning is the standout early call – we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the southeast, with a solid 11-second period pushing in. The wind is glassy, light from the WSW, so the surface is gonna be smooth as silk. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. Combined swell energy is moderate at 726 – plenty of juice to get you into some nice lines. This is the pick of the first few days, but remember, this is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed, so it’ll handle that swell nicely. The only bummer is that crowds are often a factor here, so get out early.

That Monday afternoon the wind swings onshore from the NE, and the quality drops right off – not worth paddling out. Tuesday morning, the 4th, drops to a smaller 3ft from the southeast with a shorter 8-second period, combined energy is weak at 165. It’s glassy again, but the waves are pretty ordinary. The following days through the rest of the first week stay small, mostly under 3ft, with a mix of light offshore winds in the mornings but not enough size to get excited about. There’s a bit of energy mid-week on Wednesday morning, the 5th, with a 3ft easterly swell and a 10-second period, but it’s still just surfable, not firing. The pattern of small, average waves continues right through to the 14th of August – a real lull period with nothing breaking the 3ft mark. It’s a slow stretch, but it won’t last forever.

Now, hold onto your leggie, because the second week is where it cranks. Saturday morning, the 15th of August, we get a sudden jump in energy. A 4ft swell from the SSE with a long 14-second period rolls in, and combined energy is strong at 541. The wind is light offshore from the SSW, making it clean. The period is over 11 seconds, so this is a proper groundswell, and it’ll be better shaped at this point break than a beach break. This is a true standout. Then Sunday morning, the 16th of August, is the absolute best of the whole outlook. We’re looking at a 6ft SSE swell, with a 10-second period, and combined energy is very strong at 1264. Offshore wind from the SW, clean conditions. That’s a proper size – it’s getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, it’s absolutely excellent. This is the one to mark on your calendar. The Sunday afternoon drops to 5ft, still good, but the morning is the peak.

Monday, the 17th, hangs on with 5ft of SSE swell, 11-second period, and combined energy at 673 – still moderate to strong, but the wind is cross-offshore from the S, so it’s a little less clean. The setup is still punchy, but it’s more for the experienced crew. The following Tuesday morning, the 18th, has a smaller 5ft at 11 seconds, with gentle offshore wind from the SSW, so it’s still a good wave, but the size is backing off.

So, the two real standouts are Monday morning, the 3rd of August, for the clean glassy start, and Sunday morning, the 16th of August, for the biggest, most powerful swell of the window. Get in there if you can. The long-range stuff is promising, but always a bit less certain – keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Height (m)
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SE
11
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
726
458
225
139
48
117
151
86
55
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28
59
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79
103
205
263
260
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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NE
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NNW
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NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
SW
15
ESE
10
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SSE
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15
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High Tide
10:52AM1.21m
10:54PM1.46m
11:40AM1.24m
11:37PM1.32m
12:36PM1.26m
00:30AM1.17m
1:43PM1.30m
1:40AM1.03m
2:59PM1.38m
3:07AM0.94m
4:14PM1.50m
4:31AM0.93m
5:19PM1.64m
Low Tide
4:39PM0.27m
5:26AM0.12m
5:31PM0.36m
6:07AM0.16m
6:38PM0.44m
6:56AM0.21m
8:05PM0.49m
7:57AM0.25m
9:46PM0.45m
9:09AM0.25m
11:11PM0.34m
10:21AM0.20m
00:14AM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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