Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s in store for Bronte Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Alright mate, I won’t sugarcoat it – the first week or so is looking pretty flat and average. We’ve got a run of small, weak swell with a lot of onshore or cross-shore wind, so don’t expect much for the first several days. The real highlight is hiding out a week and a half away, on Friday the 11th of September. That morning, the ocean is going to wake up with a solid 8ft south swell, packing a hell of a lot of energy (1317). That’s a big, powerful groundswell with a 10-second period, but at that size it’s strictly for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The wind will be light, cross-offshore from the NNW, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a standout session, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The water temp at Bronte Beach is 63°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Before that, there’s a glimmer of hope on Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September. The swell drops to 3ft from the south, but the energy bumps up a bit (243) and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, the surf will be clean. It’s not big, but it’ll be rideable and a whole lot better than the muck around it.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd bring tiny, weak swell (2-2ft) and clean conditions, but the energy is low (under 120). It’s more of a longboard or a lazy paddle session.

Friday the 4th morning, the wind goes offshore from the WNW, and the swell bumps to 3ft with moderate energy (181). Again, clean but not a standout.

The real builder starts on Sunday the 6th of September, when the swell jumps to 5ft from the south, but the wind goes onshore and cross-shore, making it a messy, choppy mess. The energy is high (476), but the wind ruins it.

Then, after the big Friday the 11th, Saturday the 12th morning still has a nice 4ft south swell with clean cross-offshore wind, and Sunday the 13th morning we get a glassy 3ft south swell – both are good for a relaxed session with clean waves.

Overall, don’t hold your breath for the first week. The best surf on offer is that Friday the 11th of September morning at Bronte Beach – a proper, powerful south swell with clean conditions. After that, the mornings on the 12th and 13th are also worth a look. Just be aware that Bronte can get crowded when it’s good, so expect company.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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