Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bronte Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Bronte Beach is your only option here, and it’s not going to be a straight-up classic. We’re looking at a lot of marginal conditions, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get your blood pumping, especially if you're an advanced surfer.
The swell energy starts off moderate on Wednesday the 15th with a 8ft S swell at 9 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a strong 19 mph cross-off wind. The combined energy’s sitting at 904 (moderate), but the wind is going to make it a messy, choppy affair. The water temp is 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday the 16th is a write-off, and Friday the 17th just doesn’t deliver. We’re looking at a few days of weak, small swell and terrible wind. Saturday the 18th is a mess too. Honestly, it’s a bit of a dry spell.
The first real standout window is Monday the 20th. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a 5ft ENE swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is a light 3 mph cross-off from the NNW. It’s going to be glassy clean. The combined energy is 587 (moderate), and the quality is described as “very good.” This is the best on offer for the whole run. The only buzzkill is that Bronte is inconsistent, so you might be waiting for the sets. Also, it can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.
Tuesday the 21st morning is also a good call, with a 5ft ENE swell and light NW wind at 6 mph, keeping it clean. It’s a solid backup.
The next real highlight pops up a week later, on Sunday the 26th. The morning is looking good with a 5ft S swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, which is a bit weak. The wind is a light 6 mph offshore from the W, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is 362 (moderate), and it’s rated as “good” conditions. For a longer-range call, this is promising but not as certain as the Monday morning window.
Everything else in the second week is small, weak, or chopped up. The last few days of the month are basically flat and not worth paddling out for.
So, bottom line: if you’re a local, the Monday 20th morning is your best bet for a clean, decent wave. The Sunday 26th is a long-shot but worth keeping an eye on. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 904 | 775 | 285 | 387 | 522 | 247 | 74 | 42 | 104 | 122 | 106 | 247 | 763 | 749 | 533 | 463 | 407 | 416 | 424 | 363 | 301 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:14PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 48 | 103 | 106 | 247 | 763 | 749 | 533 | 463 | 407 | 416 | 424 | 363 | 301 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | S 14 | S 19 | E 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 21 | S 19 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 14 | 61 | 4 | 20 | 104 | 9 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 87 | 80 | 102 | 98 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 15 | ENE 7 | S 21 | — | SE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | S 7 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 5 | 10 | 9 | — | 14 | 69 | 59 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 10 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | 904 | 775 | 285 | 387 | 522 | 247 | 74 | 42 | — | 122 | 44 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 24 | 24 | 140 | 173 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 93 | 49 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0 |
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