Surf Forecasts:
Bridges surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NE swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bridges this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bridges in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bridges over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the next 16 days for the Bridges area, and I’ll be straight with you—it’s gonna be a quiet stretch. The water temp here is sitting at 85°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right now, there’s really nothing going on. From Wednesday the 19th of August all the way through to the 27th, it’s just a long run of tiny, weak waves. The swell heights barely get above 1 ft, and the combined energy is mostly below 100, so we’re talking weak energy. Winds are cross or cross-off, and the swell direction is all over the place—NE, NNE, N—but nothing that lines up with the optimum NW direction for this sheltered point break. It’s just not happening.
Then, on the 28th of August, Friday morning, there’s a little flicker of hope. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the NNE, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 252 (moderate). The wind is glassy, light NW offshore, and it’s clean. That’s the best this whole forecast has to offer, but honestly, it’s still “surfable but very ordinary.” The break is a point, so a bit of groundswell wouldn’t hurt, but it’s inconsistent here, and the swell direction is still not quite right. It’s a standout only because everything else is so flat.
After that, it fades again. The 29th and 30th see some glassy mornings with tiny waves—2 ft to 2 ft—and the energy is weak to moderate. The 30th of August has a combined energy of 105, but it’s still too small to get excited about. By the 31st and into September, it’s back to ankle-biters, with periods long but no size to back them up.
So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 28th morning is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this kind of blank run is pretty normal. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NE 5 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | N 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 17 | 8 | 53 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 143 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:05AM0.28m | 2:39PM0.43m | 1:56AM0.26m | 3:38PM0.42m | 2:55AM0.25m | 4:36PM0.43m | 3:58AM0.26m | 5:28PM0.45m | 4:57AM0.28m | 6:14PM0.47m | 5:52AM0.30m | 6:55PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.20m | 7:31AM0.08m | 9:34PM0.20m | 8:23AM0.08m | 10:40PM0.20m | 9:20AM0.08m | 11:35PM0.19m | 10:18AM0.08m | 00:19AM0.18m | 11:12AM0.08m | 00:57AM0.18m | 12:03PM0.08m | 1:31AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
mm | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 9 | NNE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | N 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | S 4 | NNE 8 | N 7 | S 6 | S 5 | N 11 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 9 | — | S 9 | — | N 12 | N 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 53 | — | — | 85 | 21 | 13 | 40 | 21 | 14 | 40 | 34 | 23 | 37 | 30 | 51 | 143 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 152 | 869 | 636 | 220 | 136 | 136 | 45 | 136 | 869 | 55 | 869 | 869 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 45 |
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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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