Surf Forecasts:
Brims Ness surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 3,459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brims Ness in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brims Ness over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Brims Ness. This is a heavy, exposed reef setup, so we're talking expert-only territory right from the start. The water temp is sitting pretty average for the time of year, nothing too unusual on that front.
The first week is a real write-off, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. From Saturday the 29th right through to the end of the month, it's a total mess. Small, weak swell, onshore and cross-shore winds, and the wave energy is next to nothing. We're looking at values as low as 15 and 76 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It's about as poor as it gets. There's a bit of a glimmer on Tuesday the 1st of September with a morning offshore wind and a 5ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is howling at 22 mph, and the whole thing gets a "marginal" tag. It's not worth the drive.
We get a bit more size on Wednesday the 2nd, with 8ft swell from the NW, but the wind is all over the place, and the combined energy is moderate (968). The swell period is short, too, so the wave shape will be poor. Honestly, for the first five days, the only thing that seems to be in any kind of decent shape is the kite surfing potential. The wind is strong and cross-shore, and the waves are messy, so that's your best bet if you've got a kite.
Now, hold on to your boards, because Friday the 4th of September is the one. That morning, we've got a proper groundswell hitting – 8ft from the west with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2335, which is strong. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSE, just 9 mph, making for clean, solid conditions. This is a big wave for this reef, over 8ft, so it's only for the experts. This is the standout of the entire outlook. It's serious, powerful, and well-shaped. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.
The weekend after that is okay but nothing special. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th have some rideable swell, around 5ft to 8ft, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, meaning the waves won't be perfect. The energy drops back to moderate. Then the next week fades out fast. From Monday the 7th of September onwards, it's back to tiny, weak, and choppy with strong onshore winds. The combined energy values drop right off, and there's just nothing to get excited about.
So, the bottom line: you've got a long wait for one serious session on the morning of the 4th of September. After that, it's mostly a blank run. Get that date in the diary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 7 | NW 10 | NW 8 | N 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 62 | 138 | 92 | 55 | 32 | 21 | 13 | 346 | 349 | 554 | 3459 | 728 | 546 | 467 | 230 | 237 | 587 | 2280 | 2210 | 1191 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | on | on |
High Tide | 10:13AM4.81m | 10:16PM5.11m | 10:42AM4.84m | 10:47PM5.13m | 11:13AM4.82m | 11:19PM5.06m | 11:47AM4.72m | 11:55PM4.92m | 12:25PM4.57m | 00:38AM4.69m | 1:11PM4.38m | 1:32AM4.40m | 2:10PM4.17m | 2:47AM4.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM1.17m | 4:11PM1.43m | 4:35AM1.10m | 4:44PM1.40m | 5:08AM1.12m | 5:17PM1.45m | 5:43AM1.23m | 5:54PM1.57m | 6:21AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.76m | 7:04AM1.70m | 7:23PM1.99m | 7:57AM2.02m | 8:29PM2.21m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | W 8 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NNW 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | W 11 |
| kJ | 37 | 62 | 138 | 92 | 55 | 32 | 21 | 13 | 346 | 25 | 24 | — | 240 | 546 | 467 | 230 | 154 | 80 | 55 | 34 | 1191 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | E 8 | E 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | ESE 4 | N 9 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | NW 8 | W 7 | W 17 | W 18 | — | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 15 | — | — | — | 191 | 17 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | N 12 | N 11 | W 9 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 6 | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | — | W 5 | — | WNW 9 | W 7 | NW 10 | NW 8 | — | SE 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 14 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | 72 | 50 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | 87 | — | 349 | 554 | 3459 | 728 | — | 10 | 104 | 237 | 587 | 2280 | 2210 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 65 | 17 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 143 | 421 | 0 | 678 | 592 | 277 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 369 | 1104 | 590 | 0 | 86 | 592 |
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