Surf Forecasts:
Broughton surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 18 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broughton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broughton in the next 16 days are 0.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broughton over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one for the first couple of weeks. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead before the real action shows up.
The first surfable recommendation is a long way off, on Friday the 24th of July. Before that, we’re looking at a solid 13-day gap with nothing but tiny, weak scraps. From the 10th through to the 23rd, the swell is tiny and the energy is almost non-existent – think knee-high dribble at best, with combined energy values barely cracking 20, and often just single digits. It’s a real desert out there, so don’t bother checking the cams until the end of the month.
The real standout, and the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Friday the 24th of July at Broughton. This is the one day where everything clicks. A solid 10ft swell from the WSW with a period of 10-11 seconds is pumping in, a proper groundswell with some grunt. The combined energy is massive – 1593 in the morning ramping up to 2245 in the afternoon, which is a whole lot of ocean moving around. The wind is a clean offshore from the SE, keeping the faces smooth. This is expert territory though – over 8ft at a point break with that much power is not for the faint of heart. For the experienced crew, this is going to be a day to remember. The water temp is a warm 67°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
Saturday the 25th still has some decent size, dropping to 6ft from the WSW. The morning looks clean with offshore wind, but it’s a drop in quality and energy (380). The afternoon turns choppy as the wind swings onshore, so get out early if you’re chasing it.
So, to sum it up: there’s a long, flat drought, then one epic day for the experts. If you’re a beginner, give the 24th a miss. If you’ve got the skills, be on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 26 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:38AM7.15m | 4:14PM7.28m | 4:48AM7.48m | 5:19PM7.75m | 5:50AM7.93m | 6:17PM8.28m | 6:45AM8.36m | 7:09PM8.76m | 7:36AM8.67m | 7:58PM9.08m | 8:23AM8.80m | 8:44PM9.19m | 9:08AM8.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM2.02m | 9:49AM1.85m | 10:24PM1.72m | 10:57AM1.53m | 11:30PM1.28m | 11:58AM1.13m | 00:29AM0.82m | 12:53PM0.74m | 1:22AM0.44m | 1:42PM0.45m | 2:12AM0.22m | 2:29PM0.33m | 2:58AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | 9:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 10 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | NE 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 87 | 118 | 84 | 401 | 406 | 389 | 406 | 389 | 131 | 53 | 123 | 131 | 131 | 196 | 326 | 197 | 463 | 299 | 299 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broughton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broughton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broughton 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 (Broughton) 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).
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