Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Broken Head.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first real chance to get wet kicks off Sunday morning, the 30th of August. There’s a solid 6 ft SSE swell rolling in with a 10 second period, giving us moderate energy (631). The wind is a cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph, which will keep things reasonably clean, but the call is that it’s only marginal. Still, there’s a wave to be had for the keen. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
Monday morning the 31st of August looks a bit nicer. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SSE, period shortens to 8 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (351). The wind shifts to a proper offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and conditions are clean. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly point break, and the offshore breeze will make for some nice lines. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of the first few days.
Tuesday morning the 1st of September is the real gem. The swell is down to 3 ft from the SSE, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds – that’s groundswell, and it’ll have some push. The wind is glassy, absolutely still, and the energy is still moderate (286). This is the kind of morning you paddle out for. Clean, glassy, and the point should be working nicely. It’s the best on offer in the first week, no debate.
After that, it goes quiet. From Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September right through to the morning of Sunday the 7th of September, there’s barely a surfable wave. Winds go onshore, swell drops to tiny, and the energy is weak. It’s a real lull.
Sunday morning the 7th of September brings a bit of hope. A 4 ft NNE swell with a 7 second period, but the wind is offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. The energy is still moderate (149), but it’s only surfable, not pumping. It’s a session for the dedicated.
Then we hit another gap. From Monday afternoon the 8th of September right through to the morning of Thursday the 10th of September, it’s flat or close to it. Tiny waves, poor conditions.
Now, Thursday afternoon the 10th of September looks interesting, but it’s a long way out. A 7 ft SSE swell with an 11 second period hits, and the energy jumps to strong (1136). That’s a lot of power. The wind is onshore from the NE at 9 mph, but the call is marginal. This is one for experts only – that size is too big for beginners, and the period is long, so it’ll wrap nicely around the point, but the wind might mess it up. It’s a promising but uncertain standout for the second week.
After that, the forecast drops off again. The morning of the 14th of September offers a tiny 3 ft NE swell with glassy conditions, but it’s only surfable, nothing special.
Overall, the best bet is Tuesday morning the 1st of September. Glassy, clean, and a nice groundswell. Get out early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | N 5 | E 10 | NNE 5 | SSE 10 |
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36 | 587 | 424 | 312 | 240 | 244 | 153 | 164 | 96 | 68 | 49 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 33 | 49 | 28 | 19 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:25PM1.38m | 1:39AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:22AM0.27m | 8:17PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | ENE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 |
36 | 36 | 43 | 312 | 25 | 22 | 153 | 164 | 116 | 119 | 116 | 85 | 58 | 18 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | E 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 5 | SSE 10 |
4 | 4 | 8 | 41 | 64 | 94 | 89 | 73 | 96 | 68 | 49 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 33 | 54 | 52 | 11 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | S 14 | S 17 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | NE 12 | NNE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 9 |
— | 4 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 3 | 36 | 49 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 50 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | S 3 | — | — |
206 | 587 | 424 | — | 240 | 244 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | 27 | 49 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 264 | 7 | 2 | 208 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
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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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