
Surf Forecasts:
Gantheaume Point (Broome) surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, WSW swell with 11 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 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gantheaume Point (Broome) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be honest right up front – this is a tough outlook for the Broome region. We’re only looking at Gantheaume Point, and the truth is there’s basically nothing rideable worth paddling out for across the entire 16-day run. The whole forecast period is a write-off for surf.
From Saturday the 8th of August right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, we’ve got a long, empty gap with no real swell. The occasional tiny pulse tries to push in, but it’s barely a ripple. The biggest we see is a mere 2ft on Saturday afternoon, but that’s coming from the WSW with a period of just 3 seconds – that’s junky windswell, and with a 16 mph cross-on breeze, it’s just messy and choppy. No good. The water temperature is sitting at 72°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that nip if you’re tempted.
The rest of the days are dominated by flat spells or knee-high slop. Sunday the 9th has a clean 1ft with a fresh offshore wind, but it’s too small to do anything with. Combined wave energy never gets out of the single digits – we’re talking values like 9, 7, 5, even 1 – that’s weak, gutless energy. The swell direction is mostly WSW or W, which is the optimum direction for this spot, but with heights under 1ft, it doesn’t matter. There’s a long-period groundswell trying to sneak in around the 19th and 20th of August with periods of 17 to 19 seconds, but the heights are only 0.3ft – that’s pure ocean texture, not surf.
Even the glassy morning on Friday the 14th of August, with zero wind, offers nothing – no swell at all. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a normal blank run. It’s just not happening. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll be sitting on a flat ocean. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, because there’s simply no wave to ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | W 6 | ESE 3 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | — |
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9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:47PM5.92m | 5:31AM6.47m | 8:13PM5.88m | 8:29AM6.76m | 9:24PM6.65m | 9:35AM7.54m | 10:13PM7.49m | 10:23AM8.30m | 10:53PM8.25m | 11:05AM8.92m | 11:30PM8.85m | 11:42AM9.30m | 00:03AM9.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:43PM4.08m | 1:23PM3.99m | 2:13AM4.42m | 3:17PM3.24m | 3:35AM3.56m | 4:09PM2.37m | 4:24AM2.64m | 4:50PM1.61m | 5:04AM1.83m | 5:26PM1.05m | 5:41AM1.23m | 6:00PM0.74m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | W 11 | W 11 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SW 7 | SW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | E 3 | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 827 | 827 | 827 | 827 | 787 | 782 | 798 | 787 | 798 | 827 | 787 | 787 | 827 | 782 | 787 | 827 | 787 | 799 | 799 | 921 |
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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.




