Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, let’s look at this in feet and miles per hour.

It’s a slow start, no doubt. The first week’s surf is small and mostly average. There are a few clean windows if you’re keen, but the real highlight is a solid pulse of energy that arrives in the second week. That’s the one to aim for.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th mornings have light offshore breezes, but the swell is tiny – only 2ft from the ENE. The energy is weak, in the 60s and 70s. It’s clean, but very ordinary. Saturday the 8th morning is similar, clean 3ft from the E with a bit more energy (112). Still small.

Sunday the 9th sees a bump to 4ft from the E, but the wind swings onshore from the north, making it choppy and messy. Not worth it. Monday the 10th morning has a 5ft windswell from the N, but the period is a short 6 seconds – won’t have much shape. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the quality is marginal.

Tuesday the 11th morning is a little gem. Glassy conditions, 3ft from the E with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (126). It’s small, but if you’ve got a log, it’ll be a fun, clean session. The afternoon gets blown out, so make the most of the morning.

The next few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 12th through to Sunday the 17th are mostly blown out with onshore winds, small waves, and poor conditions.

Now, the standout. Circle the 14th of August – Friday morning. A solid 4ft swell from the SSE with a very long period of 14 seconds, delivering a heavy dose of energy (629). The wind is a light offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean and glassy. This is proper groundswell, and at Broken Head, it’ll be peeling nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with that amount of energy, it’ll be punchy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, sitting at 68°F with a slight anomaly of -0.9°F. Nothing unusual.

The 20th of August also looks promising – Thursday morning. A 3ft swell from the E with a 10-second period, moderate offshore wind, and good energy (211). It won’t be as powerful as the 14th, but it’ll be a solid, clean session.

The 21st of August – Friday morning – brings another long-period swell from the SSE at 13 seconds, 3ft, but with a solid 310 energy reading. Gentle offshore wind, clean conditions. A good option for a longer board.

Overall, the first week is a slow grind, but the second week has a couple of real standouts. The 14th is the best on offer – a proper groundswell with clean conditions. The 20th and 21st are also worth a look. Get out there when you can.

Rusty.

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