Broken Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.71° S 153.62° E

Broken Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broken Head sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.2° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NNE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next couple of weeks for this one spot.

Right off the bat, it's pretty quiet. The first few days offer nothing worth paddling for. Thursday the 3rd is a write-off with a messy 4ft NNE windswell and a 15 mph cross-onshore breeze kicking up chop. Friday morning cleans up with a light SSW wind, but the swell drops to 3ft with a weak 6-second period – barely a ripple. The rest of the weekend is similar, with tiny, weak waves and garbage wind. The glassy conditions on Saturday morning the 5th are a tease, but with a 1ft E swell, you’re just floating.

The first real glimmer of hope hits Monday morning, the 7th. The wind goes glassy, and we get a jump in energy with a 3ft SSE swell carrying a 13-second period. The combined energy reads 306 (moderate), and it looks clean. It’s small, but it’s a start.

Then Tuesday afternoon, the 8th, things get interesting. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSE, with a solid 8-second period and a massive combined energy of 698 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE, so conditions should be clean. That’s a powerful, punchy wave for Broken Head, but at 8ft, this is one for the experienced crew only.

Wednesday the 9th is still okay, with a 5ft SSE swell in the morning, but with a cross-on wind making it a bit bumpy. The energy is still solid at 323.

The real standout, the one you circle on the calendar, is Friday the 11th. Thursday the 10th has a big 8ft swell but with strong 19 mph winds, making it tough. But Friday morning hits with a 6ft SSE swell, a 10-second period, and a combined energy of 1328 (strong). The wind is a clean cross-off from the south. Then Friday afternoon gets even better: 7ft SSE swell, the period stretches to 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1294. These are big, powerful, clean groundswell lines. It’s a long period, so at Broken Head, a point break, it’ll set up beautifully. The size puts it in the expert zone, but the quality is undeniable. That’s the best on offer.

After that, the swell drops. Saturday the 12th is still clean but smaller, and Sunday the 13th morning has a clean 3ft SSE swell with a good 11-second period – a solid, fun-sized wave for the more confident crew. The second week after that drifts back into small, weak, and often windy conditions, with nothing else really standing out as a must-surf.

The water temp is at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

Alright, stay-tuned. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
12
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
10
1.1
N
5
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.9
SSE
13
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
2.3
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
74
50
34
121
27
31
59
60
46
39
286
24
43
18
671
385
306
166
114
Wind (km/h)
25
N
10
NW
15
SSW
15
E
5
W
5
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
5
WNW
20
SE
10
S
5
S
20
NE
10
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
5
SSE
10
N
20
NE
25
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
00:16AM1.01m
1:25PM1.38m
1:39AM0.89m
2:48PM1.42m
3:16AM0.87m
4:05PM1.52m
4:35AM0.93m
5:07PM1.63m
5:34AM1.03m
5:59PM1.72m
6:22AM1.15m
6:44PM1.77m
Low Tide
6:40PM0.42m
6:22AM0.27m
8:17PM0.45m
7:35AM0.32m
9:55PM0.40m
9:00AM0.30m
11:06PM0.29m
10:17AM0.23m
11:59PM0.18m
11:18AM0.14m
00:41AM0.09m
12:11PM0.06m
1:19AM0.03m
clear
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5:56
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5:50
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5:30
5:31
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5:32
5:34
5:34
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Temp °C
27
23
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Feels °C
23
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18
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26
18
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17
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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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