
Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.
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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bronte Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Bronte Beach.
The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real promise on the horizon if you can pick your moments. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real standout that gets me excited is the morning of Thursday, 24 July. The swell is coming from the south at 5ft, with a clean, light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is solid (421), and that combo is going to have some punchy, well-shaped lines. Just be aware, it’s an exposed setup, so it’ll take the full brunt of that swell. You’ll want to be comfortable in that size.
Then, Saturday morning, 25 July, is where it gets really good. We’re looking at a 5ft south swell, with a 11-second period, meaning it’s a proper groundswell. The offshore wind is cranking from the west at 15 mph, keeping it clean and lined up. The energy is pumping (644). This is the best on offer for the whole outlook – get on it early.
Sunday morning, 26 July, is still decent with a 4ft south swell and clean cross-offshore breezes, but the wind is lighter. It’s a good follow-up session.
The rest of the week dips a bit. Monday and Tuesday are small or messy. Wednesday, 29 July, shows a morning window with a 4ft south swell and a gentle offshore, but the consistency is an issue – this break is “inconsistent” so don’t expect a set every minute.
The next highlight is a late-morning session on Thursday, 30 July, when it goes glassy. The swell is 3ft from the south, but the energy bumps up (322) and with zero wind, that’s a session of pure, clean lines.
Then we get a run of very good days starting Friday, 31 July. The morning has a 4ft south swell with a solid offshore wind, and the energy is up (576). The afternoon is even better, with the same swell and light offshore winds, pushing the energy to 658. That’s a long, clean session.
Saturday, 1 August, keeps the momentum going. The morning brings a 5ft south swell with a moderate offshore wind, and the energy hits 929 – that’s some serious push. It’s a standout if you can handle the size. The afternoon has a bit of cross-shore breeze, but it’s still surfable.
The second week gets a bit more complicated. Sunday, 2 August, has a messy morning with rain and onshore wind, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze. Monday, 3 August, has a 4ft south swell with strong offshore winds, but the energy is high (755) – it’s more of a kite-surfing setup with that wind strength. The trend continues through the week with moderate offshore winds and solid swell, but the wind is a bit stronger, so it’s less about perfect glass and more about raw power. The morning of 4 August and 5 August both hold good, clean lines with moderate offshore winds.
Look, this place is inconsistent, so when it’s firing, you’ve got to be there. The standouts are Saturday morning, 25 July, and Saturday morning, 1 August. Don’t sleep on the glassy Thursday, 30 July, either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
469 | 314 | 263 | 218 | 175 | 163 | 126 | 94 | 73 | 127 | 392 | 313 | 1442 | 621 | 361 | 227 | 319 | 379 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 2:59AM0.91m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:10AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:27AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
469 | 314 | 263 | 218 | 175 | 163 | 126 | 94 | 73 | 127 | 392 | 313 | 1442 | 621 | 361 | 227 | 319 | 379 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 5 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
57 | 55 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 45 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 13 | — | — | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | S 21 | — | S 20 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 13 | SE 13 |
8 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 35 | — | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | — | W 3 | W 3 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 24 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 21 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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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.
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