Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE 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 (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the surf run-down for Broken Head (point) over the next couple of weeks. First thing to say is, for a spot that’s usually pretty consistent, this stretch is looking rough. There’s a big gap of dud conditions right from the start, nearly a week of nothing worth paddling out for. We’re talking Tuesday 1st September right through to Thursday 10th September – that's a solid 10 days of junk with hardly a hint of a decent wave. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Now, it finally turns around. The standout of the whole period, without a doubt, is Friday 11th September morning. We’re looking at a clean 4.3 ft of swell out of the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell with some real grunt to it. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, so the faces will be clean. Energy is strong at 402 (moderate wave energy). It’s a point break setup, and that longer period is perfect for it, giving you proper lines. The rating says this is a good option for beginners, and the wind and size make it user-friendly. Crowds are possible here often, but for that window, it’ll be worth it. I’m getting a bit excited about that one.
Next up, Saturday 12th September morning is also worth a mention. A little more size at 5.6 ft, still from the SSE, with a 12-second period. That’s getting into meaty territory – not for beginners, as it’s over 5 ft, but for the experienced crew, it’ll be a ripper. Offshore wind from the SSW again, moderate but clean. The combined swell energy jumps right up to 904 (strong). This is big, powerful, and lined up well for the point. The optimum swell direction from the guidance is ENE, but the SSE at this size and period for Broken Head will still produce some great walls.
After that, it fades fast. Monday 14th September morning is a nice little glassy session with 2.6 ft from the ESE and 11-second period. Wind is glass – dead calm. Energy is moderate at 220. It’s not a standout like the Friday or Saturday, but if you’re after a clean, cruisy paddle, that’s your window. The rest of the second week is mostly tiny, onshore slop.
To sum it up: don’t bother for the first 10 days. The real action is on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September mornings. That’s where the magic is. The point will be handling it beautifully. Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 14 | E 5 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 143 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 55 | 50 | 89 | 48 | 34 | 58 | 27 | 64 | 72 | 52 | 25 | 204 | 11 | 137 | 198 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:29PM1.32m | 11:12AM1.39m | 11:15PM1.16m | 12:11PM1.38m | 00:16AM1.01m | 1:25PM1.38m | 1:39AM0.89m | 2:48PM1.42m | 3:16AM0.87m | 4:05PM1.52m | 4:35AM0.93m | 5:07PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.24m | 4:45AM0.13m | 5:26PM0.34m | 5:27AM0.20m | 6:40PM0.42m | 6:22AM0.27m | 8:17PM0.45m | 7:35AM0.32m | 9:55PM0.40m | 9:00AM0.30m | 11:06PM0.29m | 10:17AM0.23m | 11:59PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 5 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 143 | 125 | 116 | 85 | 58 | 36 | 53 | 55 | 48 | 21 | 17 | 96 | 24 | 72 | 52 | 25 | 204 | 223 | 90 | 198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 6 | S 7 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | E 5 | SSE 13 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 71 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 57 | 29 | 53 | 53 | 25 | 27 | 10 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 137 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | NE 11 | NNE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 84 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 4 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 58 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | SSE 3 | E 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | E 5 | ENE 8 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 15 | — | 31 | 26 | 55 | 50 | 89 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 64 | — | — | 6 | — | 10 | 66 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 86 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 208 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 7 | 61 | 264 | 2 |
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