Bronte Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 151.28° E

Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.1° 

Bronte Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bronte Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you—Bronte Beach is looking like a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll come alive. The break is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell and best with an easterly direction, but it’s inconsistent and for advanced crew only. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

The forecast kicks off Friday the 17th with weak, junky swells—3ft from the south on Friday morning, dropping to 2ft by the arvo, both with short 6-7 second periods and cross-shore winds. The combined energy is weak (108-132), and it’s just poor surf, not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 18th isn’t much better: 3ft to 3ft, east-southeast, period around 6-7 seconds, cross-onshore breeze making it choppy. Energy is still low (142-185). We’re in a quiet patch here.

Then Sunday the 19th, things start to rumble. Morning sees a 6ft swell from the east-northeast, period 11 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze—clean conditions. The combined energy jumps to 940 (moderate), but the score is only marginal, likely due to tide issues. Still, if you’re keen, it’s a step up. Monday the 20th is where it gets interesting. Morning has a 5ft east-northeast swell, 10-second period, clean with a light cross-off wind from the west-northwest. Energy is 621 (moderate), and the conditions are clean—this is a solid option for the advanced crew. The afternoon gets chopped by a north-easterly, so lock in the morning.

Tuesday the 21st holds a 4ft swell from the same direction, period 10 seconds, clean again in the morning with a north-west cross-off. Energy drops to 369, but it’s still surfable. The afternoon turns onshore, so same story. Wednesday the 22nd morning has 3ft, clean, but energy is low (199) and the wave quality is ordinary. By Thursday the 23rd, the swell drops to 3ft with a 9-second period—clean offshore wind in the afternoon from the west-southwest, but the energy is only 113, so it’s small and weak.

Now here’s the standout: Friday the 24th morning. The finder shows an 12ft swell from the south, period 10 seconds, with a fresh offshore from the south-west and clean conditions. The combined energy is 3675—strong to very strong wave energy. This is big, over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The setup is exposed but with that offshore wind, the reef section could handle it. Best on offer for the whole period, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon gets lumpy with cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 25th morning has a 5ft south-southeast swell, 9-second period, moderate offshore wind from the west, and energy at 347 (moderate). Clean and good for a session. Sunday the 26th is messy: 8ft from the south on Sunday morning, 9-second period, fresh cross-shore wind making it lumpy, energy 1362 (moderate). The afternoon cleans up a bit with 6ft and a cross-off wind, but it’s still marginal.

Monday the 27th morning is another top pick: 5ft from the southeast, long 12-second period, gentle offshore from the west, clean. Energy is 738 (moderate). That long period means better shaped waves, more energy, but it might break a bit straight at the beach—the reef should handle it. This is a quality session. The afternoon gets a cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop.

After that, Tuesday the 28th morning has 6ft from the south, 10-second period, clean with a cross-off breeze, energy 1366 (strong). Another good one, but the afternoon gets windy and choppy. Wednesday the 29th drops to 3ft, and Thursday the 30th morning has a tiny 2ft swell from the south with a 17-second period—very long period, glassy conditions, energy 204 (weak). That’s a long-period groundswell, best for the reef, but it’s small. The rest of the week into August 1st is blown out with strong onshore winds and big, messy swells.

So, the clear standouts: Friday the 24th morning for the big, clean, expert-only 12ft south swell, and Monday the 27th morning for the clean, long-period 5ft southeast swell. Everything else is either small, windy, or just ordinary. Crowds at Bronte can be an issue, especially on those clean mornings, so expect company. This spot is inconsistent, so when it fires, it’s worth the effort.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
1
S
6
0.7
E
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.5
S
10
1
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.9
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
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10
1.5
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10
1.4
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10
1.3
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10
1.2
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10
1.1
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0.9
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9
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9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
71
53
57
53
100
234
828
679
562
510
433
402
325
281
210
175
139
161
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NE
15
NW
10
NW
15
ENE
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
NE
15
WNW
Wind State
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on
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High Tide
10:35AM1.20m
10:31PM1.63m
11:23AM1.23m
11:18PM1.47m
12:11PM1.24m
00:05AM1.30m
1:01PM1.26m
00:56AM1.14m
1:52PM1.27m
1:53AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
2:59AM0.91m
Low Tide
4:29AM-0.03m
4:09PM0.28m
5:12AM0.04m
5:04PM0.33m
5:53AM0.13m
6:02PM0.40m
6:33AM0.22m
7:05PM0.46m
7:13AM0.31m
8:14PM0.50m
7:56AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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