
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,635 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Broken Head.
Right now, the forecast is a bit of a slow starter. The first few days are pretty ordinary – small waves and not much to get excited about. We’ve got a bit of a gap until things start to fire up. From Thursday the 6th through to the morning of Wednesday the 13th, the surf is mostly small, under 3ft, and the conditions are nothing to write home about. There’s some clean windows here and there, like Friday morning the 7th and Saturday morning the 8th, with light offshore winds, but the swell is tiny – around 2ft to 3ft from the ENE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak (76 and 97). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Tuesday morning the 11th is glassy with a 2ft E swell, period 9 seconds, but again, small. The wait is worth it though.
The real standout comes in the second week. Thursday morning the 14th of August is the first proper call. Swell jumps to 7ft from the SSE with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is massive (1460), and with light offshore winds from the SSW, the waves will be clean and powerful. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s going to be a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, it’s going to be excellent. The water temp is sitting around 68°, which is about average for the time of year.
Saturday morning the 15th is another cracker. Swell builds to 10ft from the SSE, period 12 seconds, and a gentle offshore breeze from the SW. The energy is very strong (2161). This is solid, expert-level surf. The point should handle it well, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
Sunday the 16th stays big, with 8ft to 7ft SSE swell, but the wind picks up from the south, freshening in the afternoon. It’s still clean, but the chop will be building. There’s a chance of rain showers too.
The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 17th morning has a 8ft SE swell, period 8 seconds, with moderate offshore winds – good, energetic surf (693 energy), but the period is shorter, so it’s a bit more cross-choppy. By Tuesday the 18th, the swell eases to 6ft, but the wind is stronger, making it tough. For the rest of the week, the swell drops further, and the conditions become more marginal. Wednesday the 19th morning has a 6ft SSE swell with light winds, which is a solid option, but the energy is dropping (760). By Thursday the 20th, we’re back to 4ft and smaller.
To sum it up: the first week is a write-off, but the second week delivers a few absolute gems. The standout is Thursday morning the 14th and Saturday morning the 15th – that’s the real deal. Broken Head is a point break, and it’s fairly consistent, so these waves will be worth the wait. Expect crowds to be possible though, as it’s a popular spot.
Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 7 | E 10 |
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30 | 43 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 165 | 235 | 189 | 153 | 150 | 139 | 103 | 78 | 83 | 92 | 83 | 221 | 161 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | 4:14PM1.50m | 4:31AM0.93m | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 11:25AM0.11m | 1:05AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.04m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:28AM-0.00m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
30 | 43 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 165 | 235 | 189 | 153 | 150 | 139 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 92 | 83 | 85 | 161 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 8 | NNE 5 | S 11 | E 9 | E 10 |
28 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 46 | 28 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 126 | 103 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 64 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | NE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | E 13 | NE 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | NE 7 | S 6 | S 11 | S 12 |
7 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 38 | — | 20 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | SE 4 | — | SW 3 | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | WNW 3 | WSW 5 |
— | 50 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 38 | 138 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 44 | 221 | 8 | 100 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 243 | 208 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 20 |
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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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