Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and let’s get straight into it. The surf’s been a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get you excited. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for quality, but we’ve got some real gems tucked in the back half of the week and into the next.

We’re starting off on Monday, July 20, with a solid but messy 12 ft swell from the ESE, with a 10-second period, and a cross-off wind from the SSE at 19 mph. The energy’s cranking (2824), but it’s a bit of a beast for the point break—the water’s a touch warmer than normal at 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year. This is a big swell, over 8 ft, so it’s expert-only territory, and the conditions aren’t doing it any favours. It’s a marginal call, not a standout.

Wednesday, July 22, rolls in with a proper clean-up. The swell drops to 5 ft from the E, 10-second period, and we get a glassy offshore wind from the WSW at just 3 mph. The energy’s moderate (432), but the wind is pure magic. This is the first real standout of the outlook—Broken Head (point) is your spot. The swell direction from the E is a bit off the optimum ENE, but the offshore wind will make it look like a postcard. It’s a beginner-friendly height, but the clean conditions are for everyone.

Thursday, July 23, keeps it tidy with a 4 ft, 8-second E swell and a light offshore WSW wind at 3 mph. Energy’s dropping (209), but it’s clean and fun, another good one for the morning.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Friday, July 24, has a chunky 6 ft SSE swell, but it’s short-period (6-7 seconds) and cross-off wind from the S at 12 mph. The energy’s moderate (335-415), but the quality’s not there. Not a recommendation.

Now, hold onto your board. Saturday, July 25, brings a special treat. The morning is glassy with a NW wind at 3 mph, and a tiny 2 ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a massive 16 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy’s surprisingly punchy for the size (275). This is a true standout for the point break. The long period means it’ll wrap in beautifully, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean and lined up. The swell direction is SSE, which is a perfect match for the optimum ENE? It’s a bit off, but the quality of the swell and the wind will more than make up for it. Keep in mind, it’s an inconsistent spot, but when it’s this good, you don’t pass it up.

Sunday, July 26, morning is another ripper. A 4 ft SSE swell with a 14-second period, and a light offshore SW wind at 3 mph. Energy’s moderate (540), and it’s clean. Another solid session.

The middle of the week (July 27-28) goes quiet, with tiny surf and poor conditions. The energy drops to nearly nothing (7-16), so you’ll be waiting.

Then on Wednesday, July 29, the morning is promising again. A small 2 ft, 17-second SSE groundswell with a light offshore SW wind at 9 mph. Energy’s moderate (297) for the size. It’s a long period, so it’s all about the wait for sets. The 17-second period is very long, so it’ll break with a lot of shape at the point.

Thursday, July 30, picks up in size but not in cleanliness. A 4 ft to 5 ft SSE swell, 15-17 seconds, with cross-off winds. The energy’s strong (660-1082), but the wind’s a bit messy. It’s a marginal call.

Friday, July 31, morning is the last real shout. A 5 ft, 14-second SSE swell with a gentle cross-off breeze. Energy’s strong (945). It’s clean, but the wind is a bit of a cross-off, so not as perfect as the glassy days.

After that, August 1-4 is a big fat nothing. The energy flatlines (18-23), and the conditions are poor. A gap of several days with no real surf on offer.

Best of the bunch: Wednesday, July 22, for the glassy offshore and clean 5 ft waves, and Saturday, July 25, morning for that rare, glassy, long-period groundswell. Both are standouts for different reasons.

Rusty.

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