Bronte Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 151.28° E

Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
17.9°C
0.0° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna break down the next couple of weeks for us. We're focused on Bronte Beach, and to be honest, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some solid swell pushing through, but the wind is going to be the main character for most of it, and not always in a good way. The water temp is sitting right around what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first real window of interest kicks off on Thursday, the 10th of September. It's not perfect, but it's the first sign of life. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the S, with a moderate 9-second period. The combined energy is strong (1288), so there's plenty of power out there. The wind is cross-off in the morning, which will keep things clean for the more advanced crew. This is big, powerful surf, over 8ft, so it's for experienced surfers only. The afternoon goes a bit lumpy as the wind swings cross-shore, but the morning session is the one to target.

Friday the 11th of September eases off a touch. Still a decent 7ft from the SSE with a 10-second period (689 energy), and the SSW wind stays cross-off in the morning. Clean again. The afternoon brings a bit of bump, but it's still a solid option for the advanced guys.

Now, here's the standout. Saturday the 12th of September morning. The wind goes NW and drops to just 3 mph, going cross-off. The swell is a more manageable 4ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The energy is a moderate 344, but with that glassy, clean surface, it's going to be the most fun, user-friendly swell of the week. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, things get a bit grim. From Sunday the 13th through to the 21st of September, it's a long stretch of small, weak, and windy surf. The swell drops to under 3ft most days, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore and messy. There's a glimmer on the 18th and 19th with tiny 2ft to 3ft swells and a light offshore wind, but it's barely surfable. It's a classic "waiting for the next pulse" period.

The next real standout comes right at the end of the run, on the 22nd of September. It's a Tuesday morning, and the forecast shows a glass-off. Wind is flat calm, 0 mph from the WNW. There's a 5ft swell from the NE, 7 seconds, with a moderate energy of 380. That glassy surface on a 5ft wave is a rare treat. It's a bit of a long-range call, so don't lock it in, but it's the one to keep an eye on.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Saturday the 12th of September morning for cleaner, smaller conditions. The second, more powerful option for advanced surfers only is Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September mornings. The 22nd of September is a promising long-shot with glassy conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
8
1.3
S
9
0.9
S
8
3
SSE
8
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
9
2.5
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10
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10
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SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.2
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9
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S
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
839
486
252
108
866
2473
1162
1330
1360
683
567
367
259
229
127
108
143
96
134
116
82
Wind (km/h)
30
S
10
SSE
15
NW
25
SSW
45
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
NW
25
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNE
30
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
NE
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
5:56PM1.60m
6:45AM1.19m
6:46PM1.63m
7:28AM1.28m
7:32PM1.61m
8:08AM1.35m
8:15PM1.56m
8:45AM1.41m
8:56PM1.46m
9:22AM1.44m
9:36PM1.35m
9:58AM1.44m
10:17PM1.22m
Low Tide
11:28AM0.35m
00:41AM0.07m
12:24PM0.27m
1:23AM0.03m
1:14PM0.21m
2:01AM0.03m
2:02PM0.17m
2:36AM0.06m
2:48PM0.16m
3:09AM0.12m
3:32PM0.18m
3:41AM0.19m
4:17PM0.23m
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5:56
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5:40
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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