Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what Bronte Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a few good windows, but this isn't a non-stop party. The first real action isn't until this Sunday morning, August 30th. The swell sits around 3.3ft from the south with a solid 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (252). The wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the WNW, so the wave faces should be looking pretty tidy. It’s not huge, but for an inconsistent spot like Bronte, these are absolutely the sessions to jump on. Be aware, crowds are possible here, so get out early.

That Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right off. Then Monday morning, August 31st, we get another chance with a similar 3ft south swell, a little less energy (202), but again, a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW. The size is small, perfect for a longboard or a funboard, but it’s clean. The rest of the week into early September looks pretty flat and average, with small swell and messy cross-shore winds. The energy drops right down into the double digits at some points. There’s a bit of a dry spell here for a few days.

Now, looking ahead to the second week, keep an eye on Sunday morning, September 6th. The sun is out, the swell is back up to a clean 3.3ft from the south, with moderate energy (227), and the best part? The wind is glassy. That’s a magic word – glassy conditions at Bronte are a treat. That is your standout for the period.

But hold on, there’s a bigger pulse later. On Thursday morning, September 10th, things get proper. We’re looking at a solid 7.2ft south swell – that’s too big for beginners – with strong wave energy (1055) and perfectly clean, cross-off winds from the NNW. This is an expert session. At this size, the long period will be pushing through, but with the clean wind, the reefs and the bank should be holding some heavy, proper waves. The Thursday afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind, but that morning window is the real deal for the experienced crew out there.

After that, it looks like the energy fades again into smaller, choppier surf. Overall, the best on offer is the glassy Sunday the 6th for a clean, fun size, and the big, powerful Thursday morning the 10th for the experts looking for a challenge. Don't sleep on the Sunday/Monday morning sessions at the start either – they're small but clean.

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