Bridges Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for our little patch over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s looking like a bit of a flat spell, so don't hold your breath for anything pumping.

First up, we’re looking at Bridges. Water temp’s sitting at 84°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. The forecast starts off from Sunday the 26th, and honestly, it’s a tough read. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell rolling in from the NE on Sunday afternoon with a weak period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 45, so it’s not got any punch. On top of that, the wind is a cross-off from the east and there’s a risk of t-storms. It's poor surf conditions, no two ways about it.

The whole first week is pretty grim. Monday the 27th is tiny, with 2ft swells and hardly any energy. Monday arvo goes glassy with 2ft from the NE, but it’s still just too small to be any fun. Tuesday the 28th is completely flat, with zero energy. Wednesday the 29th morning might show something glassy with a 0.3ft swell, but that’s barely a ripple. Things try to pick up a bit on Wednesday afternoon when we see 3ft from the NE with a short 7-second period and a gust of offshore wind from the east. The combined energy bumps up to 88, which is still weak. It’s clean, but don’t expect much push.

Thursday the 30th offers our best chance of the first week. The afternoon sees 4ft from the NE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate zone at 132. With a cross-off breeze from the ENE at 12 mph, it’ll be clean. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but if you're desperate for a slide, this is your window.

After that, Friday the 31st through to Tuesday the 4th of August is a real dry spell. The swell drops right off, with most days showing zero energy or tiny 0.3ft waves. We’re looking at a solid 5-day gap where there’s really nothing to recommend. The wind stays cross-off, but without any swell, you're just floating around.

We do see a tiny spike in the second week. On Wednesday the 5th of August, we get a long-period groundswell from the north – 0.3ft but with a period of 12 seconds during the morning. The energy is only 3, so it’s very weak, but that long period means better shaped, cleaner lines if you're on a point break. Remember, at a beach break it might just break too straight. It’s something to keep an eye on if you’re a longboarder.

Saturday the 8th of August shows some consistency returning. Both morning and afternoon bring 1ft from the NE with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 35 and 34. Still weak, but the period is decent for a little push. The wind is cross-off, keeping things clean. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s rideable.

Overall, the only real mentionable window is Thursday afternoon the 30th of July. The swell direction is NE, which isn’t ideal for Brides as the optimum is NW, but with a bit of energy and clean conditions, it's the best of a bad bunch. Beyond that, it’s a waiting game for something to fill in. The good news is the break is fairly consistent in terms of being a low-key spot, so when it does come, it won’t stay flat for long.

Stay patient and keep an eye on the charts, lads. Rusty out.

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