Gantheaume Point (Broome) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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