
Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jul 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, let's have a look at the next 16 days for Bronte Beach.
We're in for a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real magic hiding in the second week if you’re patient. The start is a bit of a letdown, with barely a ripple to kick things off. Tuesday the 14th is flat, just a tiny 0.7ft south swell with no energy to speak of (7), so save your wax. Wednesday morning the 15th sees a sudden jump to a solid 8ft south swell, powering up with moderate energy (2283), but the wind is howling out of the SSW at 12 mph, making it a bumpy cross-off mess. That’s advanced territory only, and even then, the conditions aren't friendly. The rest of that week and into the weekend is pretty grim – the swell hangs around but the wind is all over the shop, mostly cross or onshore, making for lumpy, choppy lines. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. We’ve got a real standout on Monday the 20th. The afternoon turns glassy with a light NNE breeze, and a 5ft swell from the ENE (10-second period) is pushing in with moderate energy (572). That’s the kind of clean, lined-up surf you wait for. It’s not huge, but it’ll be smooth and fun for any competent surfer. The best of the whole run, though, is the period from Thursday the 23rd through to Sunday the 26th. Thursday morning the 23rd delivers a solid 6ft easterly groundswell with a long 12-second period, giving it real push and shape (energy at 955), and it’s clean with a light SW cross-off breeze. Friday the 24th morning is similar, with a 6ft east swell (12 sec) and clean conditions under a light NW wind (804 energy). Saturday the 25th is the absolute pick: a 5ft east swell, 12-second period, and offshore winds out of the west of 12 mph in the afternoon, keeping the faces smooth and hollow. The energy is strong at 852. That’s a session you’ll remember. Sunday the 26th morning keeps the good run going with a 5ft east swell and gentle offshore WSW winds. It’s not a huge swell, so it’s good for most abilities, but the period is long, so it’ll be better at the reef sections than the beach peaks.
After that, the swell eases into the start of the following week, but there’s still a few clean, smaller days on offer. Overall, the true standout is the weekend of the 25th and 26th of July. That’s where the stars align. Get on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 12 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 11 | 49 | 1373 | 606 | 482 | 461 | 419 | 247 | 74 | 56 | 90 | 65 | 69 | 207 | 489 | 685 | 577 | 482 | 482 | 407 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | off |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.82m | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.18m | 9:43PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | 10:31PM1.63m | 11:23AM1.23m | 11:18PM1.47m | 12:11PM1.24m | 00:05AM1.30m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:31PM0.24m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:24PM0.23m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:29AM-0.03m | 4:09PM0.28m | 5:12AM0.04m | 5:04PM0.33m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:02PM0.40m | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 8 | S 15 | S 18 | E 11 | S 9 | E 5 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
4 | 11 | 9 | 910 | 5 | 308 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 13 | 90 | 55 | 69 | 207 | 489 | 685 | 577 | 482 | 482 | 407 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | ESE 5 | S 11 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 15 | 65 | 45 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 84 | 73 | 69 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 23 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | ENE 12 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 51 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 49 | 1373 | 606 | 482 | 461 | 419 | 247 | 74 | 56 | 24 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 292 | 292 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 93 | 140 | 20 | 20 | 47 | 4 | 19 | 66 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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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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