Bronte Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 151.28° E

Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.1° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,509 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bronte Beach.

First thing you need to know: the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for surf. The first real chance to get wet doesn't show up until Wednesday morning, July 15th, so there's a big gap of several days with nothing to recommend.

The real standout for the whole period looks to be that Wednesday morning, July 15th. Bronte Beach is a beach and reef setup, and it’s going to get a solid pulse of southerly swell. We’re looking at a 10ft swell from the S, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, with combined swell energy hitting 2611, which is strong. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 22 mph, which will keep the surface clean. This is big, powerful stuff – over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts. Beginners, stay on the sand for this one.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

The next decent option is the following Saturday morning, July 19th. The swell drops right back to 3ft from the E, but with a period of 9 seconds, the energy is weak at 208. The magic here is the wind – a light cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, keeping things clean. It’s small, but it’ll be a nice, cruisy session for someone on a log.

After that, Wednesday morning, July 22nd, offers another chance. A 4ft swell from the S with a 9-second period and 475 combined energy (moderate) is punchy enough. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, so glassy, clean conditions. That’s a good looking morning for a paddle.

Thursday the 23rd also has a couple of windows. The morning is small at 3ft from the S, but with a 10-second period and offshore W wind at 12 mph, it’s clean and rideable. The afternoon gets interesting: a 2ft swell from the S, but with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and despite the small size, it will have some push. The combined energy is 337 (moderate), and with a light cross-off from the NNW, it could be a fun, tricky afternoon session.

Overall, the pick of the bunch is clearly Wednesday, July 15th morning for the big, clean, expert-only swell. For the rest of us, the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd looks like the best bet for a clean, moderate session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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10
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9
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11
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.3
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9
0.2
S
12
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12
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11
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SSE
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ESE
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Energy kJ
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194
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149
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54
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716
725
432
215
127
32
71
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NE
25
NNW
25
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
20
W
10
W
15
NW
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WNW
35
WSW
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SSW
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15
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:59AM1.03m
5:22PM1.60m
6:08AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:09AM1.08m
7:12PM1.78m
8:05AM1.12m
8:04PM1.82m
8:57AM1.15m
8:55PM1.81m
9:46AM1.18m
9:43PM1.74m
10:35AM1.20m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.27m
10:39AM0.30m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.05m
12:36PM0.26m
2:06AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.24m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:24PM0.23m
3:44AM-0.07m
3:17PM0.24m
4:29AM-0.03m
4:09PM0.28m
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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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