Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSE swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Broken Head.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but patience will pay off. The first few days are pretty average, with small surf and messy winds. Don’t bother paddling out until the end of the week. Thursday the 28th of August morning is where things start to look up. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSE swell rolling in with a light offshore breeze – that’s the kind of combo that gets the blood pumping. The wave energy is moderate (382), and the point setup at Broken Head (point) should handle this nicely. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the wind clean, it’s a solid option for a long session.
Saturday the 30th of August morning sees a bigger pulse – 6ft SSE swell, but it’s a bit more of a handful. The energy is strong (783), but the period is only 10 seconds, so it’s not the cleanest groundswell. Still, with cross-off winds, it’s surfable, though the crowds are often here, so expect company.
The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 31st of August morning. We’ve got a 3ft SSE swell, but don’t let the height fool you – the period is a massive 19 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, and the energy is strong (748). This is going to produce some beautifully shaped, powerful lines at Broken Head. The wind is gentle and cross-off, keeping it clean. For a point break, this is a dream setup. That’s the best on offer.
After that, things taper off. The first week of September sees a few clean, glassy mornings (like Thursday the 3rd of September with 3ft NE swell), but the swell is small and inconsistent. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations until the 7th of September, which brings a punchy 6ft SSE swell (492 energy), but it’s a short period and the wind is moderate. Not the same quality as the late August window.
In summary, the pick of the period is clearly Monday the 31st of August morning at Broken Head. The long-period groundswell and clean conditions are a treat. If you miss that, the 28th of August morning is your next best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 117 | 118 | 134 | 127 | 103 | 195 | 215 | 288 | 178 | 415 | 260 | 222 | 198 | 717 | 192 | 113 | 402 | 804 | 277 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:44AM1.05m | 7:04PM1.62m | 7:18AM1.13m | 7:36PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.21m | 8:08PM1.69m | 8:27AM1.28m | 8:40PM1.65m | 9:03AM1.34m | 9:13PM1.58m | 9:41AM1.38m | 9:49PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08AM0.23m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:38AM0.16m | 1:06PM0.10m | 2:07AM0.10m | 1:42PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.07m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:59PM0.10m | 3:36AM0.04m | 3:41PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | S 10 |
| kJ | 117 | 118 | 7 | 127 | 103 | 116 | 215 | 288 | 165 | 415 | 260 | 222 | 198 | 54 | 131 | 85 | 270 | 804 | 216 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | N 5 | SSE 16 | S 9 | N 6 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 19 | S 8 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 17 | 24 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 87 | 50 | 178 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 58 | 4 | 63 | 59 | 402 | 173 | 277 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 10 | NE 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 9 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 44 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 76 | 39 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 3 | ENE 7 | SSE 3 | S 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 29 | 6 | 134 | 2 | 132 | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 74 | 717 | 192 | 113 | — | 32 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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