Surf Forecasts:
Gantheaume Point (Broome) surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, W swell with 12 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gantheaume Point (Broome) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer around Broome, specifically at Gantheaume Point.
First thing you need to know – this is a tough stretch. The forecast shows a long, long run of flat or nearly flat conditions. Gantheaume Point is a beginner-friendly beach and point setup, but it rarely breaks, and this outlook confirms that. The first surf recommendation isn’t until the 31st of August, and even then it’s a humble 1 ft from the west with a 3-second period. The combined swell energy is a very weak 3, and it’s onshore wind from the northwest. That’s not worth paddling for.
From the 31st of August through to the 15th of September, every single entry is marked as "poor surf conditions." The swell heights barely ever reach 2 ft, and the periods are short, mostly under 8 seconds. The combined energy values are all in the single digits or low teens, meaning wave energy is negligible. The water temperature is 78°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive.
The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, which will chop up any tiny bumps. There are a few mornings with offshore or cross-offshore winds, like the 7th of September when we get a fresh ESE breeze and clean conditions, but the swell is only 0.7 ft to 0.7 ft. You could paddle out on a longboard and maybe catch a micro-ripple, but it’s not going to give you a real wave.
The best of a bad lot might be the period around Monday the 7th of September morning. You’ve got a 0.7 ft west swell, a 7-second period, and a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE at 19 mph. The combined energy is a weak 4. It’s clean, but tiny. For a beginner just wanting to sit on a board in the water, it’s the closest you’ll get to a session. By the afternoon, the wind swings south-east at 12 mph, still offshore, but the swell drops to 0.3 ft.
The standout? There isn’t one. The whole 16-day window is a blank run. The finder shows zero recommendations. This is a normal pattern for the area when the swell is this inconsistent. Don’t expect any groundswell – the periods never get above 20 seconds, and when they do, the swell height is negligible. The west-northwest direction is the optimum for this spot, but the energy just isn’t there.
If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent onshore winds and flat water might be more interesting than paddle surfing. For the rest of us, it’s a long wait for something to change. Forecasts can shift, but right now, it’s a hard no.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 3 | W 20 | W 20 | W 3 | W 18 | W 16 | WNW 3 | W 14 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | W 7 |
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3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:37AM9.43m | 12:53PM9.13m | 1:04AM9.33m | 1:21PM8.77m | 1:32AM9.04m | 1:51PM8.21m | 2:02AM8.53m | 2:24PM7.47m | 2:36AM7.82m | 3:04PM6.60m | 3:22AM6.95m | 4:08PM5.69m | 4:55AM6.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.94m | 6:52AM0.82m | 7:03PM1.13m | 7:22AM1.00m | 7:30PM1.49m | 7:52AM1.41m | 7:59PM2.02m | 8:27AM2.02m | 8:32PM2.71m | 9:07AM2.82m | 9:11PM3.53m | 10:01AM3.70m | 10:11PM4.40m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 20 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | W 7 |
— | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 20 | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 3 | E 2 | W 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 3 | S 3 | W 3 | SE 3 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1164 | 897 | 827 | 827 | 787 | 799 | 827 | 787 | 799 | 827 | 789 | 787 | 827 | 827 | 787 | 827 | 827 | 827 | 827 | 782 |
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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.




