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Bronte Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Sydney South Coast (18 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Bronte Beach surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bronte Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bronte Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bronte Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | |
1242 | 778 | 572 | 347 | 303 | 286 | 240 | 131 | 130 | 76 | 54 | 68 | 54 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 84 | 78 | 47 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:22AM1.52m | 1:43PM0.98m | 1:32AM1.44m | 3:00PM1.00m | 2:44AM1.38m | 4:06PM1.07m | 3:52AM1.34m | 4:59PM1.16m | 4:52AM1.31m | 5:43PM1.26m | 5:43AM1.28m | 6:21PM1.35m | 6:29AM1.24m | 6:55PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:31AM0.18m | 6:55PM0.51m | 8:41AM0.21m | 8:17PM0.53m | 9:45AM0.21m | 9:37PM0.51m | 10:38AM0.21m | 10:45PM0.45m | 11:22AM0.21m | 11:43PM0.38m | 12:00PM0.22m | 00:32AM0.31m | 12:33PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:15 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 1242 | 778 | 572 | 347 | 303 | 286 | 240 | 131 | 130 | 76 | 54 | 18 | 54 | 33 | 12 | 22 | 26 | 17 | 39 | 47 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | NE 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | S 10 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 402 | 566 | 469 | 333 | 216 | 120 | 68 | 45 | 31 | 36 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | E 8 | N 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | NE 4 | S 11 | S 14 | ENE 8 | E 7 | S 17 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | — | ENE 7 | NE 4 | — | ENE 7 | NE 3 | — | ENE 8 | NNE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 30 | — | 68 | 24 | — | 30 | 6 | — | 84 | 78 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 20 | 61 | 12 | 12 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 302 | 0 | 1 | 302 | 0 | 84 | 105 | 1 | 0 | 452 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
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Information about the Bronte Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bronte Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bronte Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bronte Beach 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 (Bronte Beach) 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 Bronte Beach 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.
Bronte Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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