Bronte Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 151.28° E

Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
17.2° C
0.7° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bronte Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bronte Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we’ll have to be patient.

Right off the bat, Tuesday the 14th kicks off with nothing to get excited about. The swell is a tiny 0.7ft from the south, though that south groundswell has a long 12-second period. The moderate breeze is offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s just no energy (14). It’s a write-off.

We get a pulse of sizeable swell rolling in Wednesday morning the 15th, with a solid 8ft south swell. The energy is strong (1048). But that’s where the good news ends – the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore, and the break is recommended for advanced surfers only. At that size, it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon drops to 7ft but the wind goes cross, chopping it up.

Wednesday the 16th still has some push, around 6ft to 7ft, but strong 22 mph winds spoil it. The short 8-second period tells you it's wind swell, not groundswell. Poor conditions all day.

Friday the 17th the swell drops right off, down to under 3ft, and the wind stays cross. Nothing doing.

Looking ahead, there’s a quiet spell until we get a glimmer of hope. Monday afternoon the 20th is one to watch. The swell sits at a manageable 5ft from the east-northeast with a nice 10-second period. The wind goes glassy – that’s a major positive. The water is sitting around 63°F at the start of the week, which is about average for this time of year. The setup looks clean and the energy is moderate (512). You’ll want to be on it then.

The next standout pops up on Thursday morning the 23rd. We’ve got a 6ft east swell with a longer 11-second period, offering good shape and decent energy (715). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the southwest, which should keep it clean. The water temp might have cooled a touch by then. This is the other session to pencil in.

Through the following weekend and into the start of the next week, it gets messy. Strong winds from the east and southeast, rain, and even a risk of thunderstorms on Saturday the 25th. The swell stays around 5ft to 5ft but it’s all blown out. Monday the 27th looks wild with near gale-force winds. Not for paddling – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We finish the run on Tuesday the 28th with a nice little window. The afternoon session has a 4ft east swell, a long 13-second period, and gentle cross-offshore winds from the north-northwest. It’s clean, with strong energy (574). Not the biggest, but it’ll be the best quality you’ll find in that second week.

So, the pick of the bunch for Bronte Beach? Lock in Monday afternoon the 20th for the glassy conditions and Thursday morning the 23rd for the clean, lined-up east swell. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for the average punter.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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S
12
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2.4
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2.1
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9
1.5
S
7
1.7
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8
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8
1.6
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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33
1048
707
251
383
459
219
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41
80
68
55
133
370
492
442
460
404
307
301
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
SW
30
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
35
SSW
35
S
25
SSE
20
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15
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20
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20
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10
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High Tide
8:04PM1.82m
8:57AM1.15m
8:55PM1.81m
9:46AM1.18m
9:43PM1.74m
10:35AM1.20m
10:31PM1.63m
11:23AM1.23m
11:18PM1.47m
12:11PM1.24m
00:05AM1.30m
1:01PM1.26m
00:56AM1.14m
Low Tide
2:57AM-0.07m
2:24PM0.23m
3:44AM-0.07m
3:17PM0.24m
4:29AM-0.03m
4:09PM0.28m
5:12AM0.04m
5:04PM0.33m
5:53AM0.13m
6:02PM0.40m
6:33AM0.22m
7:05PM0.46m
7:13AM0.31m
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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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