Surf Forecasts:
Bridges surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NE swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bridges this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bridges in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bridges over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Mate, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. The 16-day window for Bridges is looking pretty flat, with a whole lot of nothing on the cards. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until the very end of the period, and even then, it’s not much to write home about.
Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, it’s a desert. The swell is tiny, with combined swell energy barely cracking a whisper – values like 27 (minimal), 10, or even 0 (near flat). The wind is mostly cross-off from the ENE, clean but doing nothing for the waves because there’s barely any swell. Water temp is sitting around 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
The first real standout, if you can call it that, is on the morning of the 27th of August. We get a bit of a rare moment – glassy conditions with the wind dropping to 0 km/h. The swell is a tiny 1 ft from the NE, with a period of 5 seconds (short period, windswell). The combined energy is 9, so it’s weak. This is really only for the most desperate, or maybe a beginner having a splash. Bridges is a point break, sheltered and inconsistent, so it rarely breaks anyway. Crowds are possible here, but with these conditions, you’ll likely have it to yourself.
Forget the rest of the window. The 28th and 29th of August also have some glassy mornings, but swell is even smaller – 0.7 ft and 0.7 ft – with combined energy of 11 and 12. Still, that’s the best on offer. The NNE swell direction is okay, but the optimum swell for Bridges is from the NW, so this isn’t ideal.
Honestly, this is a blank run. The area is inconsistent at the best of times, so this isn’t a huge surprise. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s not looking good for paddle surfing. The setup with the cross-off winds and tiny swell might be more interesting for a kite surfer on a light wind day, if that’s your thing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NE 5 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 75 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:51PM0.51m | 10:08AM0.45m | 10:30PM0.46m | 11:00AM0.46m | 11:07PM0.41m | 11:52AM0.46m | 11:44PM0.36m | 12:45PM0.45m | 00:23AM0.31m | 1:41PM0.44m | 1:05AM0.28m | 2:39PM0.43m | 1:56AM0.26m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:13AM0.10m | 4:23PM0.09m | 4:49AM0.09m | 5:20PM0.13m | 5:26AM0.09m | 6:18PM0.16m | 6:04AM0.08m | 7:19PM0.18m | 6:45AM0.08m | 8:25PM0.20m | 7:31AM0.08m | 9:34PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:55 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 5 | S 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | NNE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | NNE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | S 5 | NE 9 | N 6 | — | — | E 9 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | NE 10 | E 8 | S 6 | N 10 | NE 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 83 | 163 | 412 | 94 | 75 | 102 | 42 | — | 32 | 21 | — | 28 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 383 | 293 | 869 | 569 | 7 | 463 | 293 | 291 | 463 | 31 | 291 | 463 | 31 | 9 | 554 | 262 | 270 | 155 | 9 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bridges provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bridges can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bridges 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 (Bridges) 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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