Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in for your local surf outlook. Let's have a look at what's coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a pretty slow start, so don’t get too excited just yet. We’ve got a bit of a lull at the beginning, but things start to look up as we move through the period.

For the first few days, it’s pretty grim. The weekend and start of the week kick off with onshore and cross-shore junk from the S and SE, keeping things messy. The swell is weak, around 3ft to 5ft, with short, choppy periods of 6 to 9 seconds and weak to moderate energy (around 247 to 348). The wind is just no good for clean waves, so you’re better off giving it a miss. This stretch runs right through to Tuesday morning.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, the 19th. We get an offshore breeze from the W swinging through, cleaning up a little 4ft ESE swell. The period is still short at 7 seconds, but the energy picks up a notch (314) and it’ll be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.

The standout session of this whole outlook has to be Saturday morning, the 29th of August. That’s the one you want to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a proper 6ft swell from the ENE, with a moderate offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy jumps right up (523), showing there’s some real push in the water. The conditions are forecasted to be clean, and that’s the best combo we’ll see for a solid paddle.

Bronte Beach (beach and reef) is the only spot on offer here. The swell direction from the ENE and ESE is pretty good for it, and it’s exposed, so it picks up what’s on offer. Keep in mind, it’s an inconsistent break and tends to draw a crowd sometimes, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The water temp is sitting around 61°, which is about 3° cooler than average for this time of year, so it’s a bit on the nippy side.

Now, if that 6ft swell on the 29th feels a little big for your first few waves back, the Wednesday morning on the 19th with the offshore wind (W at 6 mph) is a much smaller, more manageable option at 4ft.

Looking further out, there's another promising window on Sunday morning, the 30th, with glassy conditions (W at 3 mph, which is practically nothing) and a 3ft ESE swell. The energy is low (170), but for a clean, small wave session, you can’t knock it.

Before that, be mindful of the 26th and 27th. We see some serious energy pumping in, with combined swell energy jumping to 859 and 1815, and wave heights hitting 8ft to 10ft. But the wind is messy and cross-onshore, so for a beach and reef setup like Bronte, that’s going to be a washing machine. It’s likely more interesting for the kite surfers than for a clean paddle.

Overall, don’t hold your breath for this weekend. The best bet is to wait it out for that Saturday morning on the 29th. It’s a promise, but keep your eyes on the forecasts as it gets closer.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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