Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
190 | 258 | 126 | 108 | 94 | 175 | 93 | 91 | 67 | 56 | 62 | 107 | 116 | 231 | 202 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 38 | 29 | 13 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:04PM1.51m | 10:41AM1.34m | 10:46PM1.35m | 11:23AM1.34m | 11:29PM1.20m | 12:07PM1.32m | 00:17AM1.05m | 12:55PM1.29m | 1:12AM0.93m | 1:51PM1.26m | 2:24AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:46AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.23m | 4:28AM0.10m | 4:41PM0.28m | 5:03AM0.19m | 5:33PM0.35m | 5:38AM0.29m | 6:29PM0.42m | 6:14AM0.39m | 7:34PM0.47m | 6:57AM0.47m | 8:49PM0.50m | 7:52AM0.53m | 10:06PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
17 | 69 | 61 | 28 | 51 | 62 | 81 | 74 | 67 | 56 | 54 | 73 | 116 | 231 | 202 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 38 | 29 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 12 | N 4 | NNE 5 |
37 | 17 | 9 | 53 | 51 | 175 | 8 | 8 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 107 | 83 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 14 | SE 7 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | ESE 14 | S 10 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | S 13 | E 10 | S 11 | NE 8 |
3 | 4 | 2 | 64 | 62 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 62 | 30 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | NNE 5 | — | ENE 3 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 |
190 | 258 | 126 | 108 | 94 | — | 93 | 91 | — | — | — | — | 113 | 83 | 27 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 24 | 4 | 24 | 102 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 41 | 17 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 206 |
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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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