Surf Forecasts:
Broken Head surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broken Head in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broken Head over the next 16 days.
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Hey crew, Rusty here with the Broken Head outlook. This point break sees consistent action, and though it prefers ENE swell, we're getting a run of SSE/SE groundswell instead. Water temp is normal at 70°, no complaints.
Tuesday 7th July kicks off with a solid 12-foot SSE swell at 11 seconds, but a strong 15 mph south cross-off wind messes it up. The ocean's cranking with big energy (2562), but it's rough—one for the experienced only. Wednesday 8th stays similar, 11 to 10-foot, still cross-off, still messy.
Thursday 9th July morning is the real deal. Swell drops to 8 feet SSE, 11-second period, and the wind turns SSW offshore—clean, lined-up walls. Energy's still strong (2552), and the point should hold it well. This is your session, but expect company—crowds are common. Excellent conditions for the experienced.
Friday 10th morning: 7 feet SSE, 10 seconds, offshore wind, energy down to 855. Very good, just a bit less power. Saturday 11th morning cleans up nicely: 5 feet SSE, 10-second swell, light SW offshore breeze. Energy at 568—fun and clean, beginner-friendly.
Then the drop-off. Sunday 12th morning has 4 feet from the SE, 11 seconds, but winds shift onshore by afternoon. From Monday 13th through Tuesday 21st July, it's tiny—mostly under 2 feet, with occasional 3-foot bumps. Energy plummets (under 300, often under 100). Not worth the paddle.
A late pulse on Wednesday 22nd July morning: swell builds to 7 feet SSE, 11 seconds, light SW offshore wind. Energy climbs to 975—solid, not huge. A promising long-range prospect, but less certain. If it materializes, that morning should be a gem, cleaner than the earlier big swells.
First week has a few clear winners (Thursday morning tops), then a long quiet spell, then a hopeful end. Keep tabs on that 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2483 | 2887 | 3654 | 2677 | 2289 | 1867 | 1384 | 1092 | 815 | 855 | 836 | 676 | 411 | 307 | 359 | 268 | 196 | 98 | 54 | 38 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:12PM1.14m | 1:01AM1.30m | 2:15PM1.22m | 2:03AM1.18m | 3:21PM1.33m | 3:16AM1.08m | 4:26PM1.47m | 4:32AM1.02m | 5:27PM1.63m | 5:42AM1.01m | 6:24PM1.77m | 6:43AM1.03m | 7:18PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.18m | 8:12PM0.48m | 8:35AM0.18m | 9:41PM0.45m | 9:34AM0.18m | 11:05PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.15m | 00:15AM0.24m | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.03m | 2:07AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 23 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 79 | 29 | — | 60 | 218 | 505 | 1168 | 11 | 815 | 855 | 836 | 676 | 411 | 307 | 359 | 268 | 196 | 98 | 54 | 38 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 21 | — | SE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | 136 | 156 | 135 | 57 | 55 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 20 | S 21 | ESE 15 | ESE 11 | S 15 | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 8 | 21 | 48 | 4 | — | 9 | 10 | — | 20 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | — | NW 2 | S 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 2483 | 2887 | 3654 | 2677 | 2289 | 1867 | 1384 | 1092 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 45 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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