Bronte Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 151.28° E

Issued: 3 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bronte Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.2
E
12
0.4
NE
8
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
12
2.5
S
11
3
S
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
1.9
SE
8
2.3
SSE
10
2.2
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
35
87
112
65
50
19
11
22
184
123
127
1509
2527
1724
1130
1044
1044
438
1045
928
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNE
30
N
30
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
W
25
SW
25
W
15
WSW
10
SE
20
S
35
SSW
35
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
30
S
30
S
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:07PM1.54m
9:53AM1.02m
9:43PM1.52m
10:32AM1.04m
10:19PM1.48m
11:13AM1.07m
10:57PM1.42m
11:57AM1.11m
11:38PM1.35m
12:43PM1.16m
00:25AM1.26m
1:34PM1.23m
1:21AM1.17m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.39m
3:58AM0.18m
3:14PM0.40m
4:33AM0.18m
3:55PM0.42m
5:08AM0.18m
4:39PM0.45m
5:43AM0.19m
5:28PM0.48m
6:20AM0.20m
6:26PM0.50m
7:01AM0.22m
7:32PM0.50m
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
 mm
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
16
18
17
13
13
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
15
15
15
Feels °C
17
15
15
13
13
10
11
10
7
10
13
12
8
7
9
9
9
11
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.5
SSW
6
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.6
SSE
16
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
1.2
S
11
2.2
SE
10
Energy kJ
26
16
9
112
65
50
19
8
22
184
123
82
214
3
3
3
3
3
326
928
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
12
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.7
S
12
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
Energy kJ
24
3
4
13
10
8
1
11
14
14
10
127
11
14
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
3
2
2
8
7
1
3
3
10
3
12
10
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.7
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
2.5
S
11
3
S
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
1.9
SE
8
2.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
2
35
87
18
8
10
5
6
5
2
1509
2527
1724
1130
1044
1044
438
1045
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1
45
189
25
13
16
164
223
18
0
12
12
102
492
173
102
140
140
24
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
7
5
5
5
6
6
1
5
5
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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.

Bronte Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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