Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what Bronte Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag at Bronte. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no worries there. We've got some small windows of clean surf, but you've got to pick your moments.
The first decent chance is this Saturday, the 29th of August. We've got a 4.3ft swell rolling in from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 383. It's not huge, but the wind is a light cross-shore from the south, so it'll be a bit bumpy. Not a standout, but it's something to get wet on. Later that afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops off.
Sunday the 30th is a step up. The morning looks clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW and a consistent 3ft S swell. The energy is still moderate at 249, but those clean conditions will make it fun for a quiet paddle. This is one of the better options in the first week.
Monday the 31st morning is similar – clean again with a NNW cross-offshore and the same 3ft S swell. Another solid, small-wave session.
Tuesday the 1st of September starts with a bit more juice. The swell is still 3ft but from the south with an 11-second period, bumping the energy to 211. The wind is a light cross-shore from the north, so it's a bit crinkly but still rideable.
The real standout of the whole forecast is Thursday the 10th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We get a 6.2ft swell from the SSE with a long 12-second period, packing some serious energy at 1071. The morning is absolutely glassy with a light southerly breeze – dead calm. This is for experienced surfers only, as the size is solid and that long period will make it powerful, especially on the reef sections. This will be excellent, but be aware, it's an advanced-only wave.
Friday the 11th of September morning is a nice follow-up. The swell drops to 3.9ft from the SSE, still with that long 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW keeps it clean. Energy is still strong at 510. Another really good session for those who can handle a bit of size.
After that, the surf fades away into small, weak, and mostly onshore slop for the rest of the run into the second week. There are long gaps with nothing worth mentioning.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 211 | 157 | 196 | 123 | 168 | 113 | 99 | 136 | 184 | 146 | 100 | 71 | 73 | 49 | 29 | 59 | 33 | 48 | 66 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:55AM1.01m | 1:26PM1.40m | 2:18AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.24m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:07PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:44AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:39AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 211 | 157 | 196 | 123 | 168 | 113 | 99 | 136 | 184 | 146 | 100 | 71 | 73 | 49 | 29 | 59 | 33 | 48 | 66 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 132 | 65 | 74 | 52 | 102 | 74 | 48 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 10 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 18 | S 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 37 | 20 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | SSW 7 | SW 3 | — | ENE 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | 54 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 27 | 7 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0 |
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