Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.3° 

Broken Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broken Head surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,258 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.


G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Broken Head for the next 16 days.

Right off the bat, the first few days are pretty quiet. Monday through Wednesday, the surf is small or flat, so don’t rush out. The water temp is around 69°, which is normal for this time of year.

Thursday the 16th, we get a jump in size – 8ft from the SSE – but the period is short at 8 seconds. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s big and short-period, making it more of an expert wave. The combined energy is moderate at 750. Friday the 17th stays similar, around 8-8ft, still with short period, but the wind gets more cross, making it less appealing. Honestly, this stretch looks better for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday the 18th, the swell shifts to the ESE with a slightly longer 9-second period, still around 8-8ft. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the energy is ramping up to 969. This is still big and raw.

Now, the real power shows up Sunday the 19th – 12ft from the ESE, 10-second period, and the combined energy is huge at 2079-2274. This is heavy, expert-only territory. The point break at Broken Head will handle it, but it’s a big, dangerous swell.

The best window opens up the following week. Monday the 22nd of July, the swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the E, 9-second period, with light cross-off wind. The energy is moderate at 551, and conditions look very good. Then Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th is the pick. Swell is 5-6ft from the E, with a period of 11-12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore or light cross-off, giving you clean, glassy waves. The energy is in the 500-900 range, and the point will wrap it in nicely. Crowds are often, so expect company, but the quality is high.

The absolute best is Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th mornings. Thursday morning has 6ft from the E, 11-second period, with light offshore wind from the SW. Friday morning has 5ft from the E, 11-second period, with gentle offshore wind. Both are clean, lined up, and perfect for a good session.

For the last few days, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, we’ve got smaller, longer-period swell – 3-5ft from the E, with periods of 12-13 seconds. The wind is offshore in the mornings, so it’s glassy, but the size is better for a longboard. The energy is weak to moderate, but the quality is still very good.

Long story short: the first week is a slow start with a big, gnarly pulse mid-week, then the second week delivers consistent, clean, longer-period groundswell. The standout is Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th mornings – that’s where you wanna be.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
11
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
8
2.4
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
9
3.5
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9
3.5
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10
3
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10
3
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
20
10
10
10
9
2
2
744
825
645
646
731
769
636
969
1350
2038
2239
1999
1501
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
W
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
20
SSW
30
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
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Wind State
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cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:18PM1.89m
7:38AM1.06m
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
Low Tide
2:07AM0.05m
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
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6:37
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5:04
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6
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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12
14
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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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