Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Bronte Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the surf is pretty ordinary, so don’t rush down. The first real window of opportunity arrives Sunday morning, August 2nd. That’s when we’ll see a nice 5ft south-southeast groundswell rolling in with a long 12-second period. The wind will be a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping the surface clean and tidy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary. The combined energy of all swells here is moderate at 739, so there’ll be some proper push behind those waves. Bronte is a beach and reef setup, and with this long period swell it might wall up a bit on the banks, but the wind is good and the size is manageable for the advanced crew. This Sunday morning is your standout.

Don’t get too excited for Sunday afternoon though; that north-easterly wind picks up to 15 mph and turns it into a choppy mess.

The next real highlight is Wednesday afternoon, August 5th. We’ve got a 6ft southerly swell with an 11-second period and a clean, light offshore wind. The wave energy is substantial, hitting 695, so you’ll feel the grunt. This is another session with good potential, aimed at more experienced surfers given the size. The morning of Thursday, August 6th is also worth a look with a clean 4ft south swell and light offshore breeze, but the afternoon goes to wind slop.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. The next solid chance is Saturday morning, August 8th, with a 5ft south-southeast swell, a clean offshore wind, and moderate energy at 498. It’s a solid option for those who can handle it.

Further out, the swell drops off. There are a few sessions with offshore winds and small clean waves – like Tuesday morning, August 11th and Wednesday morning, August 12th – but the size is tiny, just 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak. From around Friday, August 14th, strong winds blow and the swell fades to almost nothing, leaving just small, weak lines.

So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is Sunday morning, August 2nd, for its combination of clean conditions and decent long-period swell. Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, is a very close second with bigger waves and also clean. The rest is a waiting game.

Keep your eyes on the ocean, and don’t be afraid to take a chance when it looks good.

Rusty.

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