
Surf Forecasts:
Southbroom surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,562 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southbroom this week:
The surf forecast for Southbroom over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Southbroom in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southbroom over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Southbroom.
Right now, we're looking at a pretty quiet start to the forecast period. The next few days are a bit of a write-off, with just small, weak swell and poor conditions. You'll be waiting until Thursday, the 9th of July, before anything really gets going.
Thursday, the 9th of July, is the standout morning. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the SSW, with a long 14-second period – that's proper groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW, and the combined energy is a strong 1498. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as the size is pushing into the zone where it starts to get a bit heavy. The water temperature is 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's pretty comfortable.
Friday, the 10th, is a big one, but there's a catch. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW, with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is massive at 3947. However, the wind is cross-on from the SE, which will chop it up. It's a monster, but it's going to be messy. This is only for the experts who know what they're doing.
Saturday, the 11th, is another top call. The morning is looking glassy with a 7ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is still a strong 1654, and the clean conditions will make for some excellent, powerful waves. This is a good one for experienced surfers.
The second week gets a bit tricky. Sunday, the 12th, has clean cross-off winds but the swell is still sizeable, and the wind is starting to pick up. Monday, the 13th, sees the swell drop and shift to the ESE with a shorter period, which is a bit of a letdown. The rest of the week is a mix of onshore winds and dropping swell, with a few pulses of size but never with the right wind.
The end of the forecast period, around the 21st and 22nd of July, has some serious potential again. We're seeing readings of 12ft SSW swell, but the forecast notes say it's predicted to be too big for Southbroom. That's a lot of water moving around, and the combined energy is over 3700, but it's likely going to be a washing machine.
So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning the 9th and Saturday morning the 11th are your best bets. They offer the best combination of size, clean wind, and quality. For the rest, it's a waiting game with the odd window of opportunity for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 134 | 153 | 206 | 206 | 268 | 1491 | 1511 | 1259 | 3940 | 4014 | 2425 | 1654 | 1400 | 1025 | 1310 | 972 | 388 | 749 | 658 | 424 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:39PM1.42m | 8:59AM1.21m | 9:46PM1.37m | 10:21AM1.15m | 11:10PM1.35m | 11:57AM1.17m | 00:35AM1.40m | 1:19PM1.27m | 1:45AM1.49m | 2:21PM1.40m | 2:42AM1.58m | 3:13PM1.54m | 3:31AM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.38m | 3:01AM0.50m | 3:07PM0.46m | 4:16AM0.54m | 4:26PM0.51m | 5:45AM0.51m | 5:57PM0.50m | 7:05AM0.43m | 7:18PM0.42m | 8:08AM0.31m | 8:23PM0.31m | 9:00AM0.19m | 9:16PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | ESE 6 | E 7 | S 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
160 | 160 | 83 | 65 | 206 | 268 | 1491 | 1511 | 1259 | 3940 | 4014 | 2425 | 1654 | 1400 | 65 | 45 | 364 | 388 | 749 | 658 | 424 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
61 | 134 | 153 | 206 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 45 | 223 | 38 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 322 | 302 | 170 | 202 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | E 10 | S 14 | E 6 | E 8 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | S 13 |
36 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 41 | 82 | 5 | 12 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | SSW 4 | — | NE 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SW 6 | — | — |
237 | — | 5 | — | 46 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1025 | 1310 | 972 | — | 14 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 101 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 28 | 85 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 |
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Information about the Southbroom Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Southbroom provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Southbroom can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Southbroom 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 (Southbroom) 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 Southbroom 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.
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