Surf Forecasts:
Gantheaume Point (Broome) surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s period, WSW swell with 35 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 0.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gantheaume Point (Broome) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up in our patch. I’ll be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a slow burn.
We’re starting off on Thursday the 13th, and honestly, there’s no surf to speak of right now. The energy coming in is tiny, with a combined swell energy of only 5, which is about as weak as it gets – a pathetic 2ft of slop from the NW. That’s not going to get you out of bed. We’ve got a bit of a gap here. It’s pretty much a write-off for a solid week. There will be tiny scraps of swell here and there, but nothing that I’d call a surfable recommendation until the following week.
It’s not until Friday the 21st of August that we finally see a pulse of energy roll in. This is for Gantheaume Point (Broome), a classic beach and point setup. We’ve got some long-period groundswell arriving from the west, with a period hitting 19 seconds on the Friday afternoon – that’s some real energy for the offshore banks. The combined swell energy tops out at a moderate 13, which is still modest but a huge step up. The swell height itself is only 0.3ft, but the period is what matters for points like this. The wind is swinging offshore from the SW at 16 mph, keeping things clean. This is a rare breaking spot, so when it lines up, it’s a special thing for those who know it.
Even bigger in terms of period is the swell on Saturday morning the 22nd. Still only 0.3ft of west swell, but with a period of 16 seconds and clean cross-offshore winds from the ESE at 12 mph. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a bit colder than normal by about 2°, so you might want a light spring suit if you’re sensitive. This spot is rarely breaking, so to have two days in a row of clean, long-period groundswell is a genuine standout for the hardcore local.
That’s your window. The standouts are definitely the Friday the 21st afternoon and the Saturday the 22nd morning. After that, we trickle back to tiny waves and onshore breezes. If you can get out there on those two days, you’ll be in for some clean, glassy lines on a point that doesn’t fire often. For the rest of the period, it’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 2 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 13 | WSW 4 | W 13 | W 12 | W 2 | W 14 | W 15 | WSW 3 | W 17 |
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1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:30PM8.85m | 11:42AM9.30m | 00:03AM9.22m | 12:17PM9.40m | 00:35AM9.34m | 12:49PM9.25m | 1:04AM9.24m | 1:18PM8.88m | 1:31AM8.93m | 1:45PM8.34m | 1:57AM8.48m | 2:11PM7.71m | 2:22AM7.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:41AM1.23m | 6:00PM0.74m | 6:15AM0.89m | 6:31PM0.69m | 6:47AM0.83m | 7:01PM0.87m | 7:17AM1.02m | 7:28PM1.26m | 7:46AM1.42m | 7:54PM1.78m | 8:13AM1.96m | 8:18PM2.38m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | W 13 | WSW 4 | — | W 14 | — | — | W 17 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 15 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | WSW 4 | SSW 3 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | W 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 |
1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 830 | 787 | 827 | 921 | 799 | 827 | 921 | 943 | 827 | 827 | 799 | 827 | 921 | 799 | 827 | 921 | 958 | 827 | 789 |
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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).
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