
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks.
Broken Head is the only spot on the menu, and it's a point break that's fairly consistent. The water temperature is sitting right around 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a real mixed bag. Wednesday the 22nd of July morning has a clean 5-foot east swell with a 10-second period and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (423), and it feels like a good, solid session is on the cards. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops, so get on it early.
Thursday the 23rd of July morning is looking clean again with a 4-foot easterly swell, but the energy is dropping (215). Still a decent option. Friday the 24th is a write-off with a messy cross-offshore wind and a weak, short-period swell.
Then, Saturday the 25th of July morning is a real standout. The swell jumps to 7 feet from the SSE, and the period is a very long 14 seconds. The combined energy is massive (1662), and the wind is glassy. This is groundswell. For a point break like Broken Head, that long period is a dream—it’ll line up beautifully. The size is pushing into expert territory, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best on offer in the first week. That afternoon, the wind turns onshore, so it's a morning mission.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is pretty flat or weak. From Sunday the 26th right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell with poor wind. There’s a gap of about 7 days where the surf is really ordinary.
Early August brings a flicker of hope. On Wednesday the 5th of August, we’ve got another big pulse. A 8-foot SSE groundswell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is enormous (2358). The wind is glassy again in the morning. This is another one for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees a cross-shore wind, but the morning window is pure class.
Thursday the 6th of August is even bigger, with 10-foot south-southeast groundswell and a 13-second period. The energy is incredible (2982), and Thursday morning has a clean cross-offshore breeze, while the afternoon goes glassy. This is serious, powerful groundswell—only for the confident crew. The point break will handle it well, but it’s a beast.
So, the true standouts are Saturday the 25th of July morning and the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August. If you want the cleanest, most powerful surf, those are your windows. The long-range stuff on the 5th and 6th is promising but a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome 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 SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
408 | 240 | 311 | 215 | 169 | 109 | 85 | 392 | 64 | 1591 | 811 | 24 | 10 | 161 | 14 | 35 | 33 | 123 | 92 | 67 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:40PM1.22m | 2:09AM0.94m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.61m | 8:30AM0.32m | 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 | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
408 | 240 | 311 | 215 | 169 | 109 | 85 | 45 | 64 | 1591 | 811 | 351 | 281 | 191 | 351 | 194 | 168 | 123 | 92 | 67 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 7 |
35 | 158 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 26 | 43 | 40 | 19 | 10 | 161 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 10 | E 12 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | S 17 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 |
15 | 31 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 47 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
— | — | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 33 | 392 | 277 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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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