Surf Forecasts:
Bradley Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bradley Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bradley Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bradley Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bradley Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaking for the next stretch.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Bradley Beach is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, lean spell to start. From now until the end of August, the surf is just not cooperating. There’s a whole lot of nothing and a whole lot of poor conditions. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross, and the swell is tiny and weak. The combined wave energy is barely a whisper, with values like 43 (moderate energy) and 63 (moderate energy) – it’s just not enough for a proper paddle. You’ll be waiting a long time, with a solid gap of over a week of just flat and messy water.
The first real glimmer of anything comes on the 2nd of September, but it’s still a tough call. The swell picks up to 1.4m (5ft) from the ESE, but it’s a short period windswell of 7 seconds, and the wind is cross to cross-onshore, which is going to chop it up. The energy is building, sure, hitting 206 (moderate energy) on the Wednesday morning, but it’s still marginal. The conditions are just ordinary.
The standout window, if you can call it that, is the 4th of September. We’re looking at a 1.3m (4ft) swell from the East with an 8-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. That’s about as good as it gets in this whole forecast. The combined energy is 223 (moderate energy), which is the best we’ll see, but it’s still just a marginal day. The water temp is a notable 78°F, which is a full 5°F warmer than usual – that’s pretty unusual for this time of year, so at least you’ll be warm while you’re not catching waves.
Look, this is a tough period for Bradley Beach. The consistency is poor, the overall quality is low. It’s a beach and jetty setup, and with the wind and small swell, it’s not looking like a classic surf window. The early part of the window is a write-off. The 4th of September is your best bet, but keep your expectations in check. It’s one of those times where you might be better off waiting for the next forecast update.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 35 | 50 | 39 | 25 | 43 | 49 | 57 | 31 | 20 | 42 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 24 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03PM1.38m | 2:25AM1.12m | 2:54PM1.35m | 3:21AM1.10m | 3:50PM1.35m | 4:22AM1.12m | 4:48PM1.38m | 5:21AM1.16m | 5:41PM1.44m | 6:12AM1.23m | 6:27PM1.50m | 6:54AM1.31m | 7:07PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.42m | 8:27AM0.43m | 9:33PM0.40m | 9:29AM0.43m | 10:26PM0.36m | 10:23AM0.39m | 11:14PM0.29m | 11:13AM0.34m | 11:59PM0.22m | 12:00PM0.29m | 00:42AM0.16m | 12:45PM0.23m | 1:23AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | 2 | 37 | — | — | — | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 35 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 42 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 18 | 15 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | E 15 | SSE 5 | SE 14 | SE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 4 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | S 6 | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 50 | 39 | 25 | 43 | 49 | 57 | 31 | 9 | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 393 | 393 | 861 | 2703 | 400 | 481 | 128 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 393 | 64 | 179 | 204 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bradley Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bradley Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bradley Beach 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 (Bradley Beach) 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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