Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.2° C
0.4° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with 836 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Broken Head.

First thing, the water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next week and a bit is a tough slog. We’ve got small, weak swell with a combined energy reading of just 76 (moderate wave energy) to start, but the wind is all over the shop. Friday morning August 7th is clean and offshore with a 2ft ENE swell, but it’s tiny and the energy is weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Saturday morning August 8th is better with a 3ft ENE swell, a period of 8 seconds, and light offshore winds, keeping it clean. The energy picks up to 112 (moderate wave energy). That’s about the best of the first week, but it’s still small. Sunday August 9th is a write-off with strong north winds, and Monday and Tuesday are messy with onshore and cross-off winds.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday August 12th through to Friday August 14th morning, the swell bumps up a bit, but the conditions are poor. Wednesday afternoon has a 5ft north swell with a 6-second period, but the wind is cross-off and clean, so it’s not total junk. The energy hits 333 (strong to very strong wave energy), but the period is so short it’s just lumpy. Thursday is small and weak.

The standout is Friday August 14th morning. This is the one. We’ve got a 6ft SSE swell, a period of 11 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is a solid 884 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is a proper groundswell, and at Broken Head, which is a point break, that long period is going to line up nicely. The waves will have good shape and punch. This is the best on offer, and it’s for the more experienced crowd – that 6ft is getting into the range where beginners might find it a handful.

After that, the swell drops right off again. Saturday August 15th is tiny. Sunday August 16th is a no-go with onshore wind. Monday August 17th morning has a 5ft ESE swell with a 7-second period, and it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (249). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The following week sees a series of rain showers and a building swell, but the wind stays mostly cross-off, keeping it clean. The swell sticks around 4ft to 6ft from the east and southeast, with periods around 8-9 seconds. The energy is in the 300-400 range (strong wave energy). It’s consistent, but the quality is marginal due to tide and wind. The best of that second week looks like Thursday August 20th morning with a 4ft ENE swell, 9-second period, and light cross-off wind, delivering good surf conditions. The energy is 474 (strong wave energy). It’s a solid option, but not as clean as that Friday 14th. Friday August 21st is a write-off with onshore wind. Saturday August 22nd morning brings it back with a clean 4ft E swell, 10-second period, and light cross-off breeze, giving good surf conditions and moderate energy.

Overall, if you’re free, make the call for Friday August 14th morning. That’s the big one. The rest is a mix of small, clean windows and rainy, choppy days. It’s a patchy outlook, but that one day is a ripper.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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1
0
1
1
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2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1.3
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
E
10
1.4
N
6
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
56
53
75
169
230
185
146
146
144
108
78
81
83
120
117
148
63
44
45
48
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
E
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
NW
10
N
25
N
30
N
30
W
25
WNW
25
W
5
WNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
W
15
W
20
W
20
SE
15
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
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
7:24AM1.13m
7:50PM1.91m
8:08AM1.21m
8:32PM1.88m
Low Tide
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
1:10PM-0.04m
2:28AM-0.00m
1:57PM-0.05m
3:05AM-0.01m
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
clear
clear
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clear
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6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5:16
5:17
5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
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3
Temp °C
18
17
17
17
18
16
19
19
17
17
19
14
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22
17
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20
18
16
Feels °C
17
16
16
16
17
15
15
15
13
11
13
9
15
13
11
17
12
10
16
13
12
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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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