Gantheaume Point (Broome) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Broome.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and the honest truth is there’s nothing really worth paddling out for. The only break in the finder is Gantheaume Point, and it’s a spot that rarely breaks, so a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area. The whole period is filled with “poor surf conditions” across the board, so strap in for a long wait.

The first hint of any energy comes on Friday morning, July 10th, but it’s tiny – just 0.3 ft of swell from the west with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is a feeble 5, so it’s barely a ripple. Winds are a cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, so the water’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. This same pattern hangs around for days: tiny 0.3 ft west swell, period dropping from 16 seconds down to 12, and energy staying in the single digits or low teens. The wind swings around a bit, sometimes offshore, sometimes cross-off, but it’s all academic when there’s no wave.

Saturday afternoon, July 11th, gives a light offshore breeze from the SSE at 6 mph, but the swell is still 0.3 ft. By Monday afternoon, July 13th, we get a “gentle offshore and clean” wind from the ESE at 9 mph, but again, the swell is pitiful. The water temperature is sitting at 74°F, which is about 3°F cooler than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit colder than normal – nothing extreme, but you’ll notice it.

The only blip of something different comes right at the end. On Saturday, July 25th, the afternoon shows a slight increase to 0.7 ft of swell from the WNW, with a period of 14 seconds and a combined energy of 21. That’s still tiny, and the wind is a light cross-onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, creating small wind ripples. It’s still “poor surf conditions,” so don’t get your hopes up.

There’s a day, July 22nd, where the wind goes glassy in the morning, but there’s no swell at all – it’s a flat calm. The rest of the window is a mix of cross-off and onshore winds, with the odd offshore moment, but it’s all on a 0.3 ft wave that’s not worth a second look. The long period on the swell (often 12-16 seconds) would normally mean decent shape, but at this size, it’s just a wobble.

Bottom line: there’s no standout, no good surf, and no reason to rush down to the water. It’s a quiet period for Broome. Forecasts can change, but for now, hang the board up.
Rusty.

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