Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Broken Head over the next couple of weeks.

Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag to start. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell arriving right now, but the wind is messy. The real standout for clean, open-face waves is actually a little way off, so don’t go thinking you’ll score perfect waves this afternoon.

Monday 20 July kicks off with a chunky 11.5 ft ESE swell, but it’s a windy, cross-off mess with a fresh breeze from the SSE. The energy is pumping – we’re talking 2889 (combined energy of all swells directed here) – but it’s lumpy and tough. That afternoon drops a touch to 9.8 ft, but still cross-off and average. Not the day for a longboard.

Tuesday 21 July sees the swell easing. The morning is a crummy 6.9 ft with a cross-shore wind, scoring a 1 out of 10. The afternoon improves a bit: 5.9 ft, a clean cross-off breeze, and a manageable 613 energy. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions” for that afternoon slot, but the numbers don’t lie – it’s okay, not epic.

Wednesday 22 July dawns clean with a 5.2 ft easterly swell and a light WSW wind. It’s a classic, clean point break morning for the beginners out there. The wave comment is “expect good surf conditions”. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the surf gets messy – 4.6 ft and choppy.

Thursday 23 July is small but clean. A 3.6 ft wave with offshore wind in the morning, dropping to 3.3 ft in the afternoon. It’s surfable but ordinary; the energy is low (176 and 143). A good day for a learner to get some practice in weak, clean waves.

Now, Friday 24 July is a write-off. The swell drops below 3 ft, and the wind is moderate. Nothing to see here.

Saturday 25 July brings a bizarre little pulse. The morning is glassy, with a tiny 1.6 ft swell but a very long 17-second period, and 230 energy. It’s a weak groundswell, so it’ll be straight and fat at the beach, but clean. The afternoon sees a 3.9 ft SSE swell with a 13-second period, but it’s cross-shore and a bit messy.

Sunday 26 July is a similar story: a tiny 2.0 ft morning with offshore wind, but it’s ordinary. The afternoon bumps up to 3.9 ft with a clean cross-off wind, but still not firing.

Monday 27 July is a dud in the morning – 0.7 ft. The afternoon surprises with a clean 3.3 ft SSE swell, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. It’s a small, clean option for a log.

Tuesday 28 July has a glassy morning with 3.0 ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and 284 energy. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. It’s a clean, small wave morning. The afternoon turns onshore and messy.

Wednesday 29 July is back to tiny, clean but ordinary surf in the morning (1.6 ft), then the afternoon is ruined by a 12 mph onshore wind and a 2.0 ft slop. Not worth it.

Thursday 30 July is flat and poor all day.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday 31 July sees a solid groundswell arriving. 8.2 ft SSE swell, with a 13 to 14-second period, and the energy is massive (2419 to 2769). The wind is cross-off, and the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast”. This is a big, powerful swell for the point. The period is long, so it’ll be a proper groundswell, but at 8.2 ft, this is only for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a wild, heavy day.

Saturday 1 August is the real standout. Morning brings a 8.2 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, with a light offshore wind from the SW. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers”. The energy is 1607 – strong. This is your best bet for the whole forecast. The point should be pumping, clean, and powerful. It’s expert territory though. The afternoon is a bit smaller and more windy, but the morning is the one to aim for.

Sunday 2 August is still rideable: 6.6 ft SSE swell, but the wind is strong and cross-off, making it choppy and less appealing. The wave comment says “marginal”.

Monday 3 August and Tuesday 4 August are a slow fade-out. Swell drops to 5.9 ft and then 4.6 ft, with cross-shore winds. The Tuesday morning is glassy with a 4.6 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and 506 energy. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions”. It’s a clean, small end

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