Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with S 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what Bronte Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a few good windows, but this isn't a non-stop party. The first real action isn't until this Sunday morning, August 30th. The swell sits around 3.3ft from the south with a solid 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (252). The wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the WNW, so the wave faces should be looking pretty tidy. It’s not huge, but for an inconsistent spot like Bronte, these are absolutely the sessions to jump on. Be aware, crowds are possible here, so get out early.
That Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right off. Then Monday morning, August 31st, we get another chance with a similar 3ft south swell, a little less energy (202), but again, a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW. The size is small, perfect for a longboard or a funboard, but it’s clean. The rest of the week into early September looks pretty flat and average, with small swell and messy cross-shore winds. The energy drops right down into the double digits at some points. There’s a bit of a dry spell here for a few days.
Now, looking ahead to the second week, keep an eye on Sunday morning, September 6th. The sun is out, the swell is back up to a clean 3.3ft from the south, with moderate energy (227), and the best part? The wind is glassy. That’s a magic word – glassy conditions at Bronte are a treat. That is your standout for the period.
But hold on, there’s a bigger pulse later. On Thursday morning, September 10th, things get proper. We’re looking at a solid 7.2ft south swell – that’s too big for beginners – with strong wave energy (1055) and perfectly clean, cross-off winds from the NNW. This is an expert session. At this size, the long period will be pushing through, but with the clean wind, the reefs and the bank should be holding some heavy, proper waves. The Thursday afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind, but that morning window is the real deal for the experienced crew out there.
After that, it looks like the energy fades again into smaller, choppier surf. Overall, the best on offer is the glassy Sunday the 6th for a clean, fun size, and the big, powerful Thursday morning the 10th for the experts looking for a challenge. Don't sleep on the Sunday/Monday morning sessions at the start either – they're small but clean.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
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132 | 123 | 175 | 103 | 101 | 133 | 146 | 143 | 102 | 75 | 74 | 50 | 48 | 53 | 47 | 32 | 27 | 82 | 83 | 60 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:49AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
132 | 123 | 175 | 103 | 101 | 133 | 146 | 143 | 102 | 75 | 74 | 50 | 48 | 53 | 47 | 32 | 27 | 82 | 83 | 57 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
94 | 52 | 102 | 74 | 50 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 11 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 7 | 60 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 4 | N 10 | E 10 | E 11 |
25 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | NNE 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 9 | 3 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 17 | 145 | 41 |
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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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