Bronte Beach surf break

Bronte Beach surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 14 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Bronte Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bronte Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bronte Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 18th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.6
NE
0.5
SE
1.3
NE
1
S
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
E
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
1.5
NE
Period(s) (?)7676687766106699985576
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)675487986410370691042065212262119513618252867183
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
5
NE
5
NNE
30
NE
20
N
15
WNW
10
NNE
20
SSE
10
ESE
25
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
10
N
5
WNW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoffon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:43AM
1.49
8:24PM
1.05
8:22AM
1.56
9:00PM
1.13
8:58AM
1.60
9:36PM
1.20
9:35AM
1.60
10:12PM
1.27
10:13AM
1.57
10:49PM
1.33
10:52AM
1.49
11:29PM
1.38
11:35AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:10AM
0.41
2:30PM
0.21
1:53AM
0.35
3:04PM
0.14
2:35AM
0.30
3:36PM
0.09
3:16AM
0.25
4:08PM
0.06
3:58AM
0.23
4:41PM
0.06
4:42AM
0.23
5:15PM
0.09
5:30AM
0.24
5:51PM
0.14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33-
Sunset--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:40
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C222222222222222223223133222223222323232829
Feels °C (?)202019201919212220182932192322212323242928
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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 12 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.

Bronte Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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