Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.3° 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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Broken Head. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and works best with a direction from the east-northeast. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t let that fool you – when it gets some size, it’s for everyone.

The forecast starts off a bit lackluster, but we’ve got a couple of real standouts to get excited about.

We kick things off on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning shows a light 4ft swell from the east with a period of 9 seconds – solid enough for a beginner to have fun. The wind is a clean offshore from the southwest, making for glassy conditions. Wave energy is moderate at 215. It’s a decent start, but not the headline.

Friday, July 24th is a write-off. The swell drops and the wind strengthens, making for poor surf. Just skip it.

Now, Saturday, July 25th is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 4ft groundswell from the south-southeast, but with a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy hits 812 – that’s strong, and you’ll feel the power. The wind is light and offshore from the southwest. This is a standout session. The long period means the waves will be well-shaped with plenty of energy, but it’ll be a bit straight at this beachy point setup. Still, for the experienced surfer, this is a treat.

Sunday, July 26th through Monday, August 3rd is a long, quiet stretch. The swell drops to a dribble, barely pushing 1ft to 2ft. There’s a few glassy mornings (like Wednesday, July 29th with a 2ft NE windswell and glassy conditions), but it’s basically flat. That’s a solid week of nothing.

Then, the big one. Saturday, August 1st – mark your calendar. The morning delivers a 8ft swell from the south-southeast, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving. The combined wave energy is a whopping 1425 – very strong. The wind is offshore from the west-southwest, keeping it clean. This is for experts only. Too big for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s excellent.

Sunday, August 2nd is still good, with a 6ft SSE swell, offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy drops to 580 – still solid. The water temperature is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a cold snap.

Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 7th sees a gradual drop in size, but the consistency remains. On Tuesday, August 4th, we get another strong morning push with a 6ft SSE swell, 11-second period, offshore wind, and a combined energy of 654. That’s a very good morning. Wednesday, August 5th is glassy in the morning with a 4ft SE swell, perfect for a relaxed session.

Friday, August 7th wraps it up with a 5ft SE swell, offshore wind, and clean conditions. A solid end to the run.

So, the one true standout is Saturday, August 1st – big, clean, and powerful, but only for the experienced. The second best is Saturday, July 25th for its impressive long-period groundswell and clean morning conditions. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
9
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E
8
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E
8
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ENE
8
1.9
SSE
7
0.6
E
9
1.3
SSE
15
1.6
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
11
0.4
ENE
7
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SSE
14
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SSE
12
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ESE
13
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13
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ESE
12
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ESE
12
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11
0.4
SE
8
0.7
NE
6
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NE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
165
130
85
326
64
756
943
370
21
229
404
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31
29
27
12
15
38
40
37
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SE
15
WSW
25
S
20
S
15
SW
10
SW
10
NE
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
WSW
15
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10
SSE
5
SE
15
SW
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E
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NNE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:45PM1.25m
3:24AM0.86m
4:46PM1.31m
4:39AM0.85m
5:37PM1.39m
5:40AM0.88m
6:21PM1.47m
6:28AM0.93m
7:00PM1.55m
7:09AM0.98m
7:36PM1.62m
7:45AM1.03m
8:09PM1.67m
Low Tide
10:27PM0.59m
9:30AM0.34m
11:37PM0.52m
10:31AM0.33m
00:26AM0.43m
11:24AM0.29m
1:06AM0.35m
12:10PM0.23m
1:41AM0.28m
12:51PM0.17m
2:14AM0.21m
1:29PM0.12m
2:45AM0.17m
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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.

Broken Head is 19 km (12 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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