
Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 4,732 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broken Head this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
The forecast starts off a bit flat. We've got a run of tiny, near-flat days from Tuesday 14th through to Wednesday 15th July. The swell is just a measly 0.7ft to 0.3ft, and the energy is next to nothing. It's a pretty poor start, so don't even bother waxing up for a solid four days here.
The first real chance of a wave kicks off on Thursday 16th July. A solid 12ft swell from the SSE hits, but it's got a short period of 9 seconds and the wind is a stiff cross-off at 22 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 1879, but it's a messy, blown-out affair. The score is low and it's only "marginal" at best. The water temp is a comfortable 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. This size is definitely for the experienced crew only, beginners will be in over their heads.
We get a bit of a lull on Friday 17th, with the swell dropping to 8ft, but still with that short period and strong cross-off wind. It's clean-looking but not really a winner.
The standout period begins to shape up from Tuesday 22nd July. The swell settles to 7ft from the east, with a nice 11-second period, and we get a sweet offshore wind from the SW. The energy is a solid 1045, and the conditions are described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the first real gem. The crowd factor is "often" at Broken Head, so expect plenty of company. It's a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely.
Then come Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July—these are the pick of the bunch. The swell is 8ft to 7ft from the east, periods stretching to 12-13 seconds, and we have consistent offshore winds. The energy is raging between 1756 and 1098. This is proper groundswell, and Broken Head, being a point, will handle those long-period lines beautifully. The water is a bit warmer than average, but nothing crazy.
The real sneaky highlight is Saturday 25th July. The morning is glassy, with a 8ft swell from the ESE and a 12-second period. That's 1569 of energy and absolutely no wind. It's "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" again. The onshore kicks in for the afternoon, but that morning window is one of the best on offer.
We roll into the final week with continued good energy. Sunday 26th has a 8ft swell with a gentle offshore, and Monday 27th July is another glassy morning with 6ft, 11-second swell from the ESE. That's a lovely, clean, fun-sized wave.
The swell slowly fades through Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th July, dropping from 5ft down to 3ft, but the wind stays clean and offshore. The final days of the forecast window are small but tidy.
So, the best sessions are the morning of Saturday 25th July for that glassy, powerful groundswell, and the Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July for the combination of strong, consistent swell and offshore winds. Just remember, this spot can get crowded, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1879 | 1051 | 871 | 676 | 617 | 734 | 939 | 1497 | 4396 | 4645 | 3466 | 2386 | 1845 | 1243 | 1348 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:08PM1.96m | 8:28AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.96m | 9:16AM1.13m | 9:40PM1.89m | 10:03AM1.16m | 10:23PM1.77m | 10:51AM1.18m | 11:04PM1.60m | 11:42AM1.19m | 11:44PM1.42m | 12:36PM1.20m | 00:25AM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM-0.03m | 2:54AM0.01m | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:39AM-0.00m | 2:59PM-0.03m | 4:21AM0.02m | 3:46PM0.05m | 5:00AM0.06m | 4:35PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.11m | 5:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.16m | 6:22PM0.44m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 17 | NE 9 | S 22 | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
22 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 7 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 1243 | 1348 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 23 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 36 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
6 | 5 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | S 5 | — | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | — |
1 | 4 | — | 29 | 517 | 1653 | 1879 | 1051 | 871 | 676 | 617 | 734 | 939 | 1497 | 4396 | 4645 | 3466 | 2386 | 1845 | 136 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 334 | 313 | 208 | 20 | 63 | 221 | 266 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 60 | 572 | 685 | 266 | 612 | 596 | 60 | 84 | 8 | 8 |
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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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