Bronte Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 151.28° E

Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
16.7° C
1.0° 

Bronte Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bronte Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Bronte Beach. It’s a mixed bag coming up, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll be worth the paddle out.

First up, the overall pattern. For the next week and a bit, we’re looking at mostly small, weak swells with a lot of onshore chop. The energy is just not there for the most part. There’s a bit of a lull, and then things get interesting right at the start of September and into the following week.

Looking at the early days, Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are a write-off. Saturday morning has a tiny 1.0ft NE swell with a short 6-second period, and the combined energy is a measly 15 – that’s a lake, not an ocean. Sunday morning is the first real glimmer. We’ve got a 4ft south swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 283 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore from the NW, making for clean conditions. That’s your first decent window, but it’s not a standout.

The rest of that week, from Monday the 24th through to the 31st of August, is just frustrating. The swell hangs around 2ft to 5ft, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore, turning the surf into a messy, choppy bump. The energy is mostly moderate, swinging between 91 and 513, but it's all poor quality. You’ll get a few cleaner moments, like the mornings of the 24th, 27th, and 28th with light offshore winds, but the swell is too small and weak to get excited about.

Now, mark your calendar. The real standout is Tuesday, the 1st of September. The morning brings a 6ft south swell, a bit short-period at 6 seconds, but the energy is a solid 315 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore, making it clean. The afternoon is even better with a 6ft SSE swell and a 7-second period, with 373 energy (moderate), and still clean with a light offshore breeze. This is the best on offer for the whole run. Not huge, but clean and fun.

Then, for the big dogs, look to Friday, the 4th of September. This is for the experienced crew only. We’ve got a solid 10ft SSE swell. The period is a short 8 seconds, but the energy is a massive 1287 (strong) in the morning and 1113 (strong) in the afternoon. The wind is light and offshore, making for excellent, powerful conditions. This is the other standout, but it’s big, powerful, and will be a handful. It’s over 8ft, so it's for experts only.

The rest of the second week, from the 5th of September onward, fades back into small, windy conditions with a 3ft to 4ft swell and poor energy.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Tuesday the 1st of September for clean, fun surf, and then Friday the 4th of September for the big, powerful, expert-only session. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind and small waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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90
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167
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94
173
147
131
103
Wind (km/h)
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15
ESE
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5
NW
20
NE
15
NNW
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N
25
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NNW
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High Tide
4:00PM1.27m
4:56AM0.87m
4:57PM1.32m
5:48AM0.92m
5:45PM1.39m
6:30AM0.99m
6:26PM1.45m
7:07AM1.06m
7:04PM1.50m
7:42AM1.13m
7:40PM1.53m
8:16AM1.21m
8:16PM1.53m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.43m
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.37m
11:07AM0.49m
00:37AM0.30m
11:55AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:38PM0.37m
1:44AM0.17m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
1:59PM0.28m
2:45AM0.11m
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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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