Bridges Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – it's been a quiet spell and that's going to continue for a while. We're looking at a long stretch with hardly anything to get excited about, so keep the board in the car but don't rush to the water just yet.

Overall Pattern

For the next week and a bit, it's pretty flat. From today, the 23rd of August, right through until the 30th of August, the swell at Bridges is tiny – mostly around 0.7 ft to 1 ft – and the wave energy is weak (between 4 and 123). The wind stays cross-off or glassy at times, which would normally be a dream, but with nothing to push around, it's just a calm lake. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

There's a solid 8-day gap with no real surf until late in the window.

The One Highlight

After all that waiting, there's a glimmer. The morning of Monday, 31st August finally shows something. Bridges will see a pulse of swell at 5 ft from the NE, with a period of 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 716 (moderate), and with a light offshore breeze from the NE, the surf should be clean. It's a point break, so that longer period should wrap in nicely. Now, a word of caution: Bridges is *inconsistent*, so this isn't a sure thing, but of the whole 16-day outlook, this is the standout moment. The swell is still manageable for intermediates, though at 5 ft, beginners might find it a bit much. The afternoon drops off quickly, so get in early.

After the 31st, it fades back to tiny, small waves and cross-shore winds through the first week of September. The morning of the 7th of September has glassy conditions again, but only 1 ft from the NNW – it's a tease.

So, to sum it up: hold tight for most of the run. If you're keen, the 31st of August dawn session at Bridges is your best shot. It's not a blockbuster, but it's all we've got.

Rusty.

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