Brims Ness Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.62° N 3.66° W

Brims Ness Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brims Ness sea temperature is
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Brims Ness surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Brims Ness surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brims Ness this week:

The surf forecast for Brims Ness over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brims Ness in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up to be for Brims Ness. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

We’re starting off with some real potential, but we’ve got to be patient. The first standout is Saturday the 8th. The swell is building through the day, hitting 8ft from the W with a 10-second period. That’s a solid amount of energy, with the combined energy reading 1222. The wind is a cross-off, which will keep things reasonably clean. This is the pick of the early run, and it’s about as good as it gets in this window. Brims Ness is a reef, so a longer period like that isn't an issue. It's an expert spot anyway, and at 8ft, it's definitely not for the faint of heart.

The day before, on Friday the 7th, there’s a 7ft swell from the W, but the 8-second period is a bit short and jumbled, and the 35 km/h cross-off wind will make it messy. Not worth getting too excited about.

Sunday the 9th has size, with 8ft from the W, but the wind is up to 40 km/h in the morning and it’s a cross-shore. It’s going to be lumpy and mostly a battle. By Monday the 10th, the swell is still there at 8ft, but it’s coming from the NNW and the winds are all over the place. Not great.

After that, things drop right off. There’s a gap there where we’re just not going to have any decent surf. Tuesday the 11th has a smaller 4ft wave from the N with a light cross-off breeze, but it’s weak and the energy is low. The pickings are slim from the 12th through the 15th, with waves dropping below 3ft and poor conditions. It’s a real lull.

We start to see a little pulse again around the 16th, but the winds are strong and onshore, and the quality just isn't there. The second week of the forecast is mostly a write-off. There are a few small, clean windows like Thursday the 20th when it goes glassy, but the swell is a tiny 1ft. Not worth paddling out for.

Honestly, if you’re looking for the best of the bunch, it’s Saturday the 8th. Get on it early, but respect the size. This place is a reef, and it won’t be forgiving. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so a good hood is a must.

The forecast is a bit bleak for the long haul, but that can change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Fri
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Saturday
8
Sunday
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W
8
2
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9
2.2
W
9
2.5
W
10
1.7
W
10
2.3
W
9
2.5
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9
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WNW
7
2.4
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10
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9
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6
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
597
680
800
1203
524
859
1033
703
1042
933
412
251
135
58
28
59
90
14
247
247
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
25
SW
35
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
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10
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15
SE
20
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SSW
15
SSE
5
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:23AM4.15m
5:15PM4.16m
5:55AM4.19m
6:32PM4.36m
7:16AM4.39m
7:36PM4.63m
8:20AM4.63m
8:30PM4.91m
9:12AM4.84m
9:16PM5.15m
9:57AM4.97m
9:59PM5.31m
Low Tide
10:15PM2.33m
11:01AM2.17m
11:47PM2.18m
12:22PM2.08m
1:01AM1.85m
1:26PM1.88m
1:59AM1.47m
2:19PM1.67m
2:49AM1.13m
3:05PM1.49m
3:34AM0.89m
3:48PM1.37m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Brims Ness Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brims Ness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brims Ness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brims Ness 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 (Brims Ness) 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 Brims Ness 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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