Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with 667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf over the next couple of weeks for Bronte Beach.
First up, the water temp is sitting pretty close to normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The pick of the whole run is definitely Friday morning, August 28. It’s a standout with a clean 5 ft swell from the SSE, light offshore wind from the WSW, and the combined energy is solid at 700. That’s a decent push of moderate energy, and with the offshore wind the surface will be glassy. It’s an exposed spot that loves swell from the SE, so the SSE direction is a good fit. Just keep in mind this break is inconsistent and better for advanced surfers – the swell is over 5 ft so it’s not beginner territory.
Saturday morning, August 29, is another good one. Similar size at 5 ft from the SSE, cross-off wind from the SSW, and an energy reading of 620. The waves will be clean and well-shaped. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell that should line up nicely on the reef and beach sections.
Sunday morning, August 30, drops a little to 3 ft from the S, but with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. Energy is 249, so lighter, but still fun for a smaller board.
Monday morning, August 31, offers a similar vibe with 4 ft from the S, cross-off wind from the NW, and clean surf. The energy is 310, so it’s still worthwhile for a quick session.
Now, after Monday, the surf starts to fade. Tuesday through to the following Saturday, September 5, it’s small to tiny – mostly under 3 ft, with some days barely 1 ft. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s just not enough push to get excited about. Energy readings drop into the double digits, sometimes as low as 30. That’s a long gap of flat to weak conditions.
Then, on Sunday morning, September 6, there’s a little pulse back – 4 ft from the S, offshore wind, but the energy is only 322. It’s better than the flat spell, but still not firing.
The next real standout appears on Monday morning, September 7. That’s a big jump: 8 ft from the S, with a combined energy of 1261 – that’s strong, very strong wave energy. The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’ll be clean. But with that size, it’s expert-only territory, and the period is 11 seconds, so it’s a solid groundswell. The SE optimum direction means the S swell will wrap in okay, but it might be a bit raw and powerful for most. The afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind, so the morning window is the only shot.
After that, there’s a small cleanup on Tuesday morning, September 8, with 4 ft from the S, offshore wind, and energy at 355. It’s clean and fun, but nothing special.
The rest of the second week – from Wednesday, September 9, through to Saturday, September 12 – is mostly small, choppy, or onshore. The energy stays low, mostly under 170, and the swells are short period or weak. Not worth chasing.
So, overall, the best sessions are Friday morning, August 28, and if you’re an expert, the Monday morning, September 7. There’s a big flat gap in between, but the forecast can always change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
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220 | 572 | 425 | 261 | 391 | 281 | 151 | 155 | 194 | 275 | 161 | 169 | 139 | 191 | 149 | 108 | 71 | 49 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:50AM1.28m | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.34m | 9:29PM1.43m | 10:02AM1.38m | 10:10PM1.34m | 10:42AM1.41m | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:49PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.24m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:07PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
220 | 572 | 425 | 261 | 391 | 281 | 151 | 155 | 194 | 275 | 161 | 169 | 139 | 191 | 149 | 108 | 71 | 49 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 18 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
186 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 25 | 145 | 91 | 68 | 25 | 102 | 131 | 76 | 45 | 22 | 38 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
44 | 101 | 2 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | — | 6 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 |
— | — | 9 | — | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 102 | 4 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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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