Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.5° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with E 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 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 9th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Well, lookin’ at the charts for Broken Head, it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some small windows of clean surf, but nothin’ that’s gonna have you paddling out with a heart full of thunder. The water temp’s sittin’ around 68°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

Let’s start with the first real chance of a session. Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, it’s glassy – dead calm – with a small 3 ft easterly swell nudging in at 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 161, so it’s tiny, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be clean as a whistle. Perfect for a beginner to get a few soft ones, but don’t expect much power. The wind picks up arvo, so the morning is your window.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th see a drop in size, only 2 ft with a short period of 7 seconds from the ENE. The wind’s offshore in the mornings though, so it’ll be clean. Even the combined energy is weak (74 to 85), so it’s pretty ordinary. More of a longboard or a kayak kind of day.

Saturday the 8th shapes up a little better. The morning has a 3 ft ENE swell with a clean offshore breeze, and the energy is creeping up to 105 – moderate but still tame. The afternoon gets a bit of a bump to 4 ft from the east at 9 seconds, with cross-offshore winds. That’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Sunday the 9th of August is the standout in this forecast. Morning has a 4 ft easterly swell at 9 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy – zero. The combined energy jumps to 286, which is a solid moderate push. That’s the best on offer for the whole run. It’s clean, has a bit of shape, and the point should handle it nicely. The afternoon goes to absolute rubbish with a strong cross-onshore, so get in early.

Monday the 10th offers a bit of size in the morning – 5 ft from the north, but it’s a short period windswell at 6 seconds, and the energy is strong at 319. That’s too short and lumpy for a clean ride, and the cross-offshore wind won’t help much. The afternoon drops back to 3 ft, but it’s cleaner. Still, the whole day is marginal.

The rest of the week (Tuesday 11th through Friday 14th) is a slog. Waves stay small, between 2 ft and 3 ft, with periods around 10 seconds. The wind is mostly offshore or clean in the mornings, but the energy is weak to moderate. Nothing stands out. A few glassy moments on Wednesday arvo, but it’s tiny.

The second week gets a bit more interesting. Saturday the 15th of August has a 5 ft SSE swell with a short period of 6 seconds, but the wind is offshore in the morning, giving you clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 237, so it’s got some push, but that short period means it’ll be a bit weak and wobbly. Still, for a Saturday morning, it’s the best of the week.

Sunday the 16th has rain showers and a 3 ft to 4 ft ESE swell, also short period, with offshore winds. Clean, but small and messy. The rest of the week (Monday 17th to Thursday 20th) is a rinse and repeat of small, clean mornings with swells around 2 ft to 4 ft. The 19th of August has a morning session with 3 ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, clean and glassy, with moderate energy at 151. That’s a nice little window for a quiet paddle.

Overall, the standout is Sunday morning, the 9th of August. Glassy, waist-high waves, and the best energy of the run. The Saturday the 15th morning is a backup, but it’s a short period affair. The rest is flat, clean, and small. For a beginner, there’s plenty of soft, clean waves, but for anyone looking for a proper barrel, this ain’t it. The crowds at Broken Head can be a bit of a thing, so get in early on the good mornings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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(10 max)
1
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1
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1
1
1
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1
1
1
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
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1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
1.6
N
6
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
86
60
36
30
52
43
44
51
66
185
210
235
235
165
184
135
106
117
145
142
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
15
NE
15
W
10
SW
10
S
15
WSW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
0
ENE
25
NNE
30
N
20
WNW
15
W
20
W
10
W
20
NNE
20
W
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
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cross-off
off
off
cross
off
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cross-off
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
12:36PM1.26m
00:30AM1.17m
1:43PM1.30m
1:40AM1.03m
2:59PM1.38m
3:07AM0.94m
4:14PM1.50m
4:31AM0.93m
5:19PM1.64m
5:40AM0.98m
6:15PM1.78m
6:35AM1.05m
7:05PM1.87m
Low Tide
6:38PM0.44m
6:56AM0.21m
8:05PM0.49m
7:57AM0.25m
9:46PM0.45m
9:09AM0.25m
11:11PM0.34m
10:21AM0.20m
00:14AM0.22m
11:25AM0.11m
1:05AM0.11m
12:20PM0.03m
1:49AM0.04m
clear
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6:26
6:24
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6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:19
5:20
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Temp °C
20
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18
16
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14
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Feels °C
19
17
14
13
15
15
17
15
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14
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15
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15
12
14
16
8
14
13
9
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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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