10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Broken Head, Byron Bay, Australia
Broken Head is Byron Bay's step-up wave—a right-hand point/reef break south of town that delivers hollower, more challenging conditions than the mellow Pass. The wave breaks over rock and reef with barrel sections that reward committed surfers. The setting is stunning, with the headland surrounded by nature reserve and eucalyptus forest. While it's only a short drive from Byron, the vibe is more serious and the locals less tolerant of drop-ins. When The Pass is too crowded or too small, Broken Head offers a genuine step up in both quality and consequences.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 64/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 49/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 98° is 18° off optimal 80°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 325° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-280°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Broken Head. The 1.2m swell from 98° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 98° (E) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 110° is 30° off optimal 80°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Light offshore: 8 km/h from 200° (SSW). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
Surfable but not special at Broken Head. The 0.9m swell from 110° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 110° (ESE) at 8s period
Good alignment: Swell from 88° is 8° off optimal 80°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 155° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-280°.
Surfable but not special at Broken Head. The 1.0m swell from 88° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 88° (E) at 8s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 81° is within 5° of optimal 80°.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 181° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-280°.
Surfable but not special at Broken Head. The 1.2m swell from 81° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 81° (E) at 9s period
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.4m from ideal 1.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 1° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-280°.
Surfable but not special at Broken Head. The 1.6m swell from 81° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 81° (E) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 28° is 52° off optimal 80°, barely within workable range 45°-130°.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
Moderate offshore: 11 km/h from 271° (W). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at Broken Head. Either swell direction (28°), size (1.4m), or wind (11 km/h from 271°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 28° (NNE) at 8s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 74° is 6° off optimal 80°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 326° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-280°.
Surfable but not special at Broken Head. The 1.1m swell from 74° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 74° (ENE) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 182° is outside workable range 45°-130°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 258° (WSW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Broken Head. The 1.4m swell from 182° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 182° (S) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 174° is outside workable range 45°-130°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 197° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 200°-280°.
Poor conditions at Broken Head. Either swell direction (174°), size (1.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 197°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 174° (S) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 165° is outside workable range 45°-130°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.3m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 203° (SSW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at Broken Head. Either swell direction (165°), size (1.9m), or wind (15 km/h from 203°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 165° (SSE) at 12s period
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