Bronte Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 151.28° E

Issued: 3 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bronte Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

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

Right off the bat, this is a slow start. Nothing worth paddling out for today or tomorrow morning, but Saturday morning (July 4th) shows a glimmer of hope. We’ve got a clean 4ft south swell with an 11-second period and a gentle offshore wind from the west. The combined energy is moderate at 296, so there’s a little push behind it. Bronte is exposed to the SE, and this swell is coming from the S, so it’s wrapping in okay. Water temp is 65°, which is about average for this time of year. This makes for a decent session for the advanced crew, but this break is inconsistent, so don’t expect endless waves.

If you miss that window, the next real standout doesn’t come until Tuesday morning on July 14th. That’s a solid 12ft south swell with a long 12-second period, and the wind is fresh offshore from the west. The combined energy is massive at 5472 – that’s strong wave energy. This is big, powerful groundswell. At over 8ft, this is for experts only. The offshore wind will make it clean, but the long period will make it a bit straight at a beach-and-reef setup like Bronte, so it’ll be better if you can find a bank that lines it up. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so be prepared. The water will still be that 65° mark, no anomaly worth mentioning.

Late on Saturday afternoon, July 11th, we get a different vibe – a glassy 4ft SE swell with a moderate 281 energy. That’s a fun size, clean as a whistle, and more manageable for a wider range of surfers. Not the big show, but a nice little moment.

Keep an eye on Wednesday morning, July 8th – a 8ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and clean cross-off wind. The combined energy is strong at 2017. It’s not the standout due to the wind direction being cross-off rather than pure offshore, but it’s still a solid, surfable day for those who know the break.

After that mid-July peak, the surf dies down. By the 17th and 18th, we’re back to small, messy, or clean but weak little waves. The 28 mph winds on the 17th make it largely unsurfable for paddle, and the 2ft stuff on the 18th is barely worth a mention.

So to wrap it up: the standout for me is that Tuesday morning, July 14th – big, clean, expert-only power. The Saturday morning, July 4th is the best early option for a quick, clean session.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.6
SSW
7
1.1
S
11
1
S
9
1
S
8
3
S
10
2.5
S
9
2.5
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
35
279
148
131
1714
1145
1324
917
885
922
926
1080
934
1066
903
1276
1021
1210
1172
902
Wind (km/h)
30
W
25
W
15
W
15
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSW
35
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
10:19PM1.48m
11:13AM1.07m
10:57PM1.42m
11:57AM1.11m
11:38PM1.35m
12:43PM1.16m
00:25AM1.26m
1:34PM1.23m
1:21AM1.17m
2:29PM1.31m
2:29AM1.09m
3:26PM1.40m
3:44AM1.04m
Low Tide
5:08AM0.18m
4:39PM0.45m
5:43AM0.19m
5:28PM0.48m
6:20AM0.20m
6:26PM0.50m
7:01AM0.22m
7:32PM0.50m
7:47AM0.25m
8:46PM0.46m
8:40AM0.28m
10:01PM0.38m
9:38AM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
2
2
4
2
2
2
1
3
4
2
2
2
3
Temp °C
17
13
16
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
12
14
15
14
Feels °C
10
7
13
11
13
8
7
9
10
10
9
8
10
10
8
8
8
6
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.6
SSW
7
1.1
S
11
1
S
9
0.6
S
11
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
13
0.3
SSE
20
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.2
SSE
10
0.8
SE
12
0.2
ESE
14
2.4
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
11
2.3
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
10
Energy kJ
16
35
279
148
92
11
3
81
3
3
922
926
733
934
951
203
19
1021
48
1172
902
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
S
21
0.1
E
14
0.1
S
18
0.9
SE
13
0.5
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
17
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
S
17
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
SE
13
Energy kJ
3
23
14
8
5
3
3
3
5
9
4
6
234
50
5
6
58
6
10
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
3
3
3
12
5
1
5
6
5
4
11
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
S
3
1
S
8
3
S
10
2.5
S
9
2.5
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.4
S
9
2.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
21
6
3
1
131
1714
1145
1324
917
885
1080
1066
903
1276
979
1210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
282
18
0
12
17
93
195
238
140
102
20
12
24
20
4
67
12
12
24
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
5
6
6
4
4
9
7
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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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