Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bronte Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checking in from the local stretch. We’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands for the next week or so, but there’s a couple of real gems hiding in the longer range if you’re patient.
Right now, and for the next few days, it’s a bit of a write-off. The surf is small and messy, with a lot of cross-shore and onshore wind chopping everything up. The water temperature is sitting at 61°F, which is a bit colder than you’d expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
The first real sign of life comes on Friday the 14th of August in the morning. Bronte Beach is looking like a decent option with a clean 4ft swell from the south. The wind is light and offshore out of the west, so it should be fairly clean. The swell period is a middling 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (241). It’s not a standout, but it’s the first window of decent surf.
The following week is a real struggle. We’ve got a solid stretch of poor conditions from the 15th all the way through to the 21st. The wind is a constant problem, and the swell direction is all over the shop, keeping things choppy and unappealing. There’s a gap of about six days where there’s nothing really worth a paddle.
Now, the real standout for the whole outlook is Monday the 24th of August. Bronte Beach gets a solid pulse of south swell. We’re looking at 6ft of swell from the south with a 10-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (694). The wind is a fresh offshore out of the south-southwest, so it’s going to be clean. That’s a beefy, powerful wave for Bronte though. At 6ft, it’s getting up there, and with the south direction hitting the beach, it’s going to have some punch. This one is for the experienced crew only.
If that Monday is too big or the wind is still a bit fresh for your liking, keep an eye on Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning session sees the swell drop back to a clean 3ft from the south, with a light offshore breeze out of the southwest. The period is still a solid 10 seconds, so it’ll have a nice shape, and the energy is moderate (201). It’s a much more manageable size for a wider range of surfers.
So, to sum it up, the first week is a bust. The real call to action is Monday the 24th for the big, clean south swell, or the following morning for a cleaner, smaller version of the same.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
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126 | 84 | 119 | 297 | 142 | 185 | 115 | 225 | 301 | 387 | 166 | 197 | 201 | 155 | 168 | 143 | 139 | 113 | 93 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:50PM1.76m | 8:35AM1.23m | 8:36PM1.72m | 9:18AM1.29m | 9:21PM1.64m | 10:00AM1.32m | 10:04PM1.51m | 10:41AM1.34m | 10:46PM1.35m | 11:23AM1.34m | 11:29PM1.20m | 12:07PM1.32m | 00:17AM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34AM-0.04m | 2:13PM0.19m | 3:14AM-0.02m | 3:03PM0.20m | 3:52AM0.03m | 3:51PM0.23m | 4:28AM0.10m | 4:41PM0.28m | 5:03AM0.19m | 5:33PM0.35m | 5:38AM0.29m | 6:29PM0.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 7 | S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
126 | 84 | 119 | 297 | 142 | 185 | 115 | 105 | 17 | 17 | 166 | 46 | 42 | 110 | 85 | 57 | 139 | 57 | 93 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 15 | S 12 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
52 | 48 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 66 | 57 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 27 | 35 | 15 | 36 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 13 | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 14 | ENE 10 | S 14 | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | S 12 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 11 |
6 | 3 | — | — | 18 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 24 | 22 | — | — | 24 | 2 | 15 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 6 | — | — |
1 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 225 | 301 | 387 | — | 197 | 201 | 155 | 168 | 143 | — | 113 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 4 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 102 | 102 | 164 | 102 | 536 | 210 | 102 | 102 | 17 |
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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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