Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the coast. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there are a few windows that’ll get the blood pumpin’. Let’s break it down.

Right now, the water’s sittin’ at 64°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Wednesday morning’s got a tiny 0.3ft south swell with a very long 17-second period, but combined energy’s only 8, so it’s just a flat, weak bump. The WSW wind is offshore, but there’s no wave to work with. It’s a dud. Thursday morning sees a pulse of 5ft south swell, period 9 seconds, and combined energy ramps up to 412 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is when things start to look up. Friday morning gets even better with 7ft south swell, 10 seconds, and combined energy jumpin’ to 1719 – strong energy. The wind is cross-offshore and clean. That’s a solid session for advanced surfers, as 7ft is gettin’ into the steeper range.

Skippin’ ahead to Sunday morning, August 2nd, we’ve got a 5ft SE swell with a long 12-second period, combined energy at 547 (moderate), and a light offshore north wind – clean conditions. It’s a good, clean wave for a surf.

Then we hit a dry spell with tiny surf and poor conditions until Wednesday, August 5th, when a 5ft south swell rolls in, period 10 seconds, combined energy 367 (moderate), and a light cross-offshore wind. Clean again, but it’s not a standout.

The real standout comes on Thursday morning, August 6th. It’s a 6ft south swell, 9-second period, combined energy of 960 (strong), and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. Very clean, solid waves. This is the best on offer in the first week for sure.

Another big one pops up on Wednesday morning, August 12th. We’re lookin’ at a 8ft south swell, 10-second period, combined energy of 1177 (strong), and a light cross-offshore wind from the northwest. The conditions are clean and the power is there. This is for experienced surfers only.

But the absolute highlight of the whole 16-day window is Thursday morning, August 13th. A proper 12ft south swell, 10-second period, and combined energy of 4095 – that’s very strong wave energy. The wind is offshore from the west at 25 mph, keepin’ it clean. This is big, powerful, and for expert surfers only. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, it’ll be a day to remember.

After that, the swell fades, and the last few days look flat again.

Keep in mind, Bronte Beach is an exposed beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent. When the swell comes in, it can be good, but you’ll have to be patient. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect a solo session.

Rusty.

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