Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.3°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with SSE 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 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the next couple weeks at Broken Head.

Gotta level with you, the start of this stretch is pretty weak. First few days are small and not worth suiting up for. But if you can hold out, the second week has a proper surge of swell that’s worth the wait.

Friday the 28th morning has a tiny 1ft SSE swell showing. The water’s about average temp for the time of year, and the wind’s cross-off from the south, keeping it clean. But the energy is low (101) and the waves are just too small to get excited about.

Saturday the 29th morning is a little better with 4ft SSE swell. Still small, but the cross-off wind keeps things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (400) and the 10-second period gives the waves some shape. Surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 30th kicks up to 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period. The cross-off wind holds, and the energy climbs to moderate (634). There’s more push here, but the short period might make them a bit lumpy. Not the best of the run.

Then things go dead from Tuesday the 1st of September into the start of the second week. The wind turns onshore, the swell drops out, and you’ll be staring at flat, choppy water for several days. A proper dry spell.

Now for the payoff. Hang on for Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning has 3ft SSE groundswell with a 15-second period, clean and cross-off. The real standout is Tuesday afternoon: 7ft SSE groundswell, 15-second period. The energy is strong (1969) – that’s a serious pulse. Clean cross-off wind. That’s a long-period groundswell with waiting sets. Best for experienced surfers since it’s over 5ft. This is the one to circle.

Wednesday the 9th morning keeps the goods with 7ft SSE groundswell and a 14-second period. Very strong energy (1591), light south wind, clean. Another cracker for experienced surfers. Thursday the 10th morning also delivers with 6ft SSE groundswell and a 13-second period. Light cross-off, clean, strong energy (1072). These two mornings are the true standouts.

One thing: with that long-period groundswell (15 seconds plus), the waves can break a bit too straight at beach breaks. Broken Head is a point, so those long lines will wrap in nice – that’s where the quality really shines. Crowds are possible here, so you might have to share the peak.

After that, the swell fades into the weekend of the 12th, with smaller, choppier conditions and some rain.

So here’s the call: sit out the first week, and be ready to paddle from the afternoon of Tuesday the 8th through the morning of Thursday the 10th. That’s where the magic’s at.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
15
1.5
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
1.1
N
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
634
515
338
388
253
592
456
107
404
310
176
73
137
183
158
121
45
46
45
62
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SE
5
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
5
S
5
S
15
NE
15
NNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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on
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cross-on
High Tide
8:08PM1.69m
8:27AM1.28m
8:40PM1.65m
9:03AM1.34m
9:13PM1.58m
9:41AM1.38m
9:49PM1.47m
10:23AM1.40m
10:29PM1.32m
11:12AM1.39m
11:15PM1.16m
12:11PM1.38m
00:16AM1.01m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.07m
2:36AM0.05m
2:20PM0.07m
3:06AM0.03m
2:59PM0.10m
3:36AM0.04m
3:41PM0.16m
4:09AM0.07m
4:29PM0.24m
4:45AM0.13m
5:26PM0.34m
5:27AM0.20m
6:40PM0.42m
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5:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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