Gantheaume Point (Broome) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. The only spot on the cards is Gantheaume Point (Broome), and it’s a rare-breaking setup that’s very inconsistent. For the first nine days, from Friday 24 July through to Saturday 1 August, there’s absolutely no surf to speak of—zero swell energy (0). The winds are mostly cross-off or offshore, keeping things clean, but without any waves, it’s just a flat, glassy ocean. The water temp is 72°, which is 4° colder than usual for this time of year—much colder than normal, so you’ll want a decent steamer if you’re even thinking of a paddle.

Then, from Sunday 2 August, we finally see a pulse—but it’s tiny. Swell heights start creeping up to just 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft, with periods ranging from 8 seconds up to a very long 20 seconds. The combined energy is weak, between 4 and 26—barely a whisper. The swell direction is from the NW or W, which is a cross-off or offshore wind direction for most of the mornings, so conditions stay clean. But these waves are tiny, slow, and for a beach and point break like Gantheaume Point, the long-period swell (over 15 seconds) will likely break too straight for any real ride. The best of a bad bunch looks like Friday 7 August afternoon, when there’s 0.7 ft of west swell with a 14-second period, ESE offshore winds at 12 mph, and combined energy of 16—still tiny, but it’s the cleanest, most rideable moment. Saturday 8 August afternoon also has 0.7 ft of west swell, 18-second period, and gentle offshore ESE winds at 9 mph, with energy up to 26—again, barely there, but if you’re desperate, it’s your best shot.

Honestly, this is a blank run. The spot rarely breaks, and the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a flat spell that’s more normal for the area. No standout, no big waves—just a lot of waiting. Keep the board waxed and hope for a shift.

Rusty.

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