Bridges Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.43° N 67.16° W

Bridges Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bridges sea temperature is
29.8°C
1.0° 

Bridges surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bridges surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bridges this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bridges in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bridges over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bloody flat for Bridges. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with almost nothing doing. The swell stays tiny, and the wind, while mostly cross-off or light, is just not going to have anything to push. We’re looking at a good week or more of knee-high dribble at best.

To start, Friday the 11th sees some cross-off breeze but only 1ft of northerly slop with a weak 36 combined energy. That’s about as good as it gets for a while, and it’s not saying much. The weekend follows suit, with even less size on Saturday and Sunday. All of it is just unrideable, mushy stuff.

The first full week of the forecast is a write-off. From Monday the 14th through to Sunday the 20th, there’s nothing over 2ft, and most of it is under 1ft. The energy readings are weak, sitting in the single digits and teens. It’s the kind of flat spell that tests your patience. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Sunday the 20th, but there’s just nothing to ride.

The second week starts to show a tiny glimmer, but it’s still small. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd remain tiny, though we finally get proper glass. By Wednesday the 23rd there’s a hint of a longer period (12 seconds) but still just 0.3ft, so it’s not breaking. The real change comes on Thursday the 24th. We see the swell bump up to 2ft to 2ft from the north, with around 9-second period and the energy jumping to 64 then 98. The wind is light, so it could be a bit clean. This is the first real surf of the period, but it’s still only knee to waist-high. Friday the 25th holds similar size.

The standout window, as far as anything here, is Saturday the 26th. The morning shows 2ft of north swell, but the energy reading climbs to a moderate 105, which is the strongest of the entire stretch. With light cross-off winds, it’s the best of a very poor bunch. It’s still not big, but it’s the cleanest and most energetic we’ll see. For a point break like Bridges, that north swell direction is ideal for it, but the size is really limiting. It’s going to be a day for the longboard and a lot of patience, with a few fun little runners if you’re in the right spot.

It’s a pretty grim outlook, no two ways about it. A long stretch of nothing, then a small bump right at the end of the forecast. If you’re desperate, mark that Saturday the 26th on the calendar, but keep expectations low. The water temp is a touch warmer than average, around 2°F warmer than usual, which is nothing crazy. For most of this, you’ll be better off doing something else, cause there’s just no push to be had.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:09AM0.48m
8:37PM0.48m
8:59AM0.50m
9:15PM0.45m
9:46AM0.52m
9:51PM0.40m
10:31AM0.51m
10:28PM0.35m
11:17AM0.50m
11:05PM0.31m
12:05PM0.48m
11:44PM0.28m
12:55PM0.45m
00:29AM0.27m
Low Tide
2:29PM0.09m
2:51AM0.11m
3:22PM0.11m
3:26AM0.09m
4:14PM0.13m
4:00AM0.09m
5:05PM0.15m
4:35AM0.08m
5:57PM0.16m
5:12AM0.08m
6:51PM0.18m
5:53AM0.09m
7:49PM0.19m
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Information about the Bridges Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bridges 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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