Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SE 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 (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, my heart sinks a little looking at this forecast for Bronte Beach. It's a real mixed bag, and for the next week or so, we're in a bit of a flat spell. The first real wave of note doesn't show up until Monday morning, 3rd August, with a 4ft SE swell and a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW and the combined energy is moderate (261). It's clean, but it's not going to set the world on fire. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama there for the locals.
That Monday afternoon sees the swell drop to 3ft, and from there, things get pretty grim. Tuesday through to the weekend is mostly tiny surf, often under 2ft, with poor conditions. There's a long stretch of days where the score is basically zero. If you're desperate for a paddle, you might find something on Thursday morning, 6th August, with a 4ft S swell and a gentle offshore wind, but it's still very ordinary. Friday morning, 7th August, is the only real standout in the first week: a 4ft S swell, a light offshore wind, and a combined energy of 210 (moderate). The waves will be clean and have a bit of shape, but it's still not big.
The second week is a bit of a write-off for the most part, with tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. However, things take a very interesting turn on Monday, 17th August. The morning brings a 4ft S swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 787 (strong). Then Monday afternoon really gets the heart pumping: a 7ft S swell, 12-second period, and a combined energy of 1249 (very strong). That's a big groundswell for Bronte. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it'll be a bit textured. This is expert-only territory due to the size. The long period will make it a bit tricky on a beach break, with longer lulls between sets, but the power will be there. Tuesday morning, 18th August, still has a solid 6ft S swell with a clean offshore wind, so that's a good follow-up session.
So, the best bet by a long shot is Monday afternoon, 17th August, for the big S groundswell. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's the only real standout in the whole 16 days. Everything else is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 426 | 254 | 134 | 67 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 42 | 76 | 175 | 341 | 235 | 194 | 157 | 89 | 45 | 26 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:02PM1.29m | 00:00AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:14AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.42m | 3:38AM0.96m | 4:06PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | 6:18AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:07AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.41m | 8:07AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.35m | 9:15AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 426 | 254 | 134 | 67 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 42 | 76 | 175 | 341 | 235 | 194 | 157 | 89 | 45 | 26 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | E 16 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 9 | 8 | 38 | 31 | 22 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | SSW 5 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | S 8 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 12 | E 16 | E 16 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 6 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 30 | 1 | 20 | 2 | — | 4 | 12 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 189 | 212 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 413 | 2 |
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