Surf Forecasts:
Brims Ness surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with N 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 (Aug 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
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's coming up for Brims Ness.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet run to start things off here. The first week is mostly a write-off, with only tiny waves and messy conditions. You'll be waiting a while for something decent. There’s a big gap with no real recommendations from now until the middle of next week, so don't bother getting your hopes up early on.
Monday the 10th is a no-go. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the NNW, but it’s a lumpy, cross-onshore mess with a fresh breeze – definitely not for paddling. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th offer some tiny, clean waves, but we’re talking knee-high stuff at best with weak energy (93). Wednesday afternoon actually goes glassy, which is a treat to look at, but there’s barely a ripple. Thursday the 13th is more of the same with little 2ft waves.
Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th is all blown out with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, so don’t bother. The beginning of the following week is more of the same – small and messy.
Now, here’s the one true standout in this whole 16-day window. Look ahead to Tuesday the 25th of August. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Late in the afternoon, Brims Ness is set to turn it on. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell out of the west, with a nice 11-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is strong, clocking in at 1047. That’s proper groundswell with plenty of grunt. Now, this is a reef break (Brims Ness) and a long-period west swell like this can offer some incredibly well-shaped, powerful lines. It’s an expert spot, and with that size and power, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. Keep in mind that a long-period swell can make the sets a little more spread out, but the paddling out should be easier between them.
The only other flicker of potential is on Thursday the 20th, with a 7ft to 8ft west swell, but the wind is howling at 18 mph cross-off. It’s marginal, but for a strong crew, it could be worth a look if you can handle the bump. Still, nothing compares to that Tuesday afternoon glass-off.
So, to put it plainly: there’s a lot of flat and messy water to sit through, but if you’re patient, that Tuesday the 25th is the real deal. Keep your eyes on the forecast for that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 160 | 78 | 39 | 40 | 78 | 33 | 64 | 108 | 98 | 90 | 79 | 157 | 83 | 239 | 182 | 264 | 165 | 92 | 78 | 80 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:20AM4.63m | 8:30PM4.91m | 9:12AM4.84m | 9:16PM5.15m | 9:57AM4.97m | 9:59PM5.31m | 10:39AM4.99m | 10:40PM5.35m | 11:18AM4.92m | 11:19PM5.28m | 11:55AM4.77m | 11:57PM5.10m | 12:32PM4.57m | 00:36AM4.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:19PM1.67m | 2:49AM1.13m | 3:05PM1.49m | 3:34AM0.89m | 3:48PM1.37m | 4:17AM0.79m | 4:28PM1.34m | 4:58AM0.82m | 5:07PM1.40m | 5:37AM0.98m | 5:45PM1.53m | 6:16AM1.25m | 6:23PM1.74m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 10 | W 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 160 | 78 | 39 | 15 | 78 | 16 | 64 | 108 | 98 | 61 | 66 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 136 | 264 | 165 | 92 | 78 | 63 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | N 7 | WSW 10 | W 6 | N 10 | N 9 | E 6 | W 9 | E 6 | W 8 | NW 11 | N 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 8 | 40 | 15 | 33 | 6 | 52 | 43 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 71 | 75 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 80 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | SE 5 | N 7 | N 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | — | W 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | W 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 79 | 157 | 83 | 239 | 182 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 785 | 63 | 759 | 785 | 369 | 63 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
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