Surf Forecasts:
Gantheaume Point (Broome) surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, W swell with 13 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gantheaume Point (Broome) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gantheaume Point (Broome) in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gantheaume Point (Broome) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Alright mate, let’s have a look at what’s cooking. Straight up, this forecast is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, there’s not a single window of decent, rideable surf on the cards. The energy is just not there, and when it does try to build, the wind and conditions are all wrong. You’re looking at a long, flat spell with poor surf quality right through to the start of September.
We kick off on Tuesday the 18th of August at Gantheaume Point (Broome). It’s a beginner-friendly break but it rarely breaks, and that’s the story here. The water is sitting at 72°F, which is 3°F cooler than average for this time of year – so a bit colder than normal for a dip. Tuesday morning has a tiny 0.3ft swell from the west with a 12-second period, but the combined swell energy is next to nothing (3). Winds are glassy though, so it’s flat and clean. Tuesday afternoon gets a tiny 1ft cross-swell, but it’s a messy 3-second period and cross-shore winds at 12 mph make it choppy.
Wednesday the 19th is more of the same – morning has a 0.3ft west swell with a 19-second period (energy still just 7). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Afternoon gets worse with stronger cross-shore winds.
Thursday the 20th through to Sunday the 30th of August is a relentless run of tiny west and southwest swells, most under 2ft, with short periods and weak energy (mostly single-digit readings). The wind is nearly always cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy and blown out. There’s nothing here for a surfer.
Even the last few days – Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September – offer nothing. The swell remains tiny (0.3ft to 1ft), and while there are periods of clean offshore winds on the 31st morning and 1st morning (ESE 9-12 mph), there’s simply no wave height to work with.
Because this break rarely breaks, a long stretch of nothing isn’t surprising. There are no good surf options in this entire 16-day window. The only thing worth noting is that with persistent small swell and cross-shore winds, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 3 | W 14 | W 19 | WSW 3 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 3 | W 14 | W 15 | WNW 3 | W 14 | W 14 | W 3 | W 13 | W 13 | W 4 | WSW 3 |
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3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 5 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:45PM8.34m | 1:57AM8.48m | 2:11PM7.71m | 2:22AM7.94m | 2:35PM7.03m | 2:46AM7.33m | 3:01PM6.34m | 3:13AM6.67m | 3:34PM5.63m | 3:53AM5.99m | 12:59PM4.79m | 8:25PM5.29m | 8:27AM5.85m | 9:24PM5.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM1.78m | 8:13AM1.96m | 8:18PM2.38m | 8:41AM2.58m | 8:42PM3.02m | 9:10AM3.25m | 9:08PM3.69m | 9:45AM3.93m | 9:41PM4.39m | 10:40AM4.57m | 2:10PM4.76m | 10:39PM5.06m | 3:25PM4.07m | 3:38AM4.36m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 14 | — | — | W 16 | WSW 3 | — | W 14 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | W 14 | W 14 | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | W 19 | — | — | W 15 | W 14 | — | W 14 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | WSW 3 |
— | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 13 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 799 | 921 | 921 | 958 | 921 | 921 | 943 | 827 | 787 | 958 | 1164 | 921 | 943 | 827 | 827 | 799 | 827 | 827 | 787 | 827 | 827 |
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Information about the Gantheaume Point (Broome) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gantheaume Point (Broome) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gantheaume Point (Broome) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gantheaume Point (Broome) 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 (Gantheaume Point (Broome)) 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 Gantheaume Point (Broome) 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.




