
Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got some proper surf kicking off this Friday, July 10th. It’s not a monster, but it’s a real nice start. Bronte Beach is the only spot on the cards, and it’s an exposed beach and reef setup that’s best for the advanced crew. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Friday morning sees a building SE swell around 6 ft with a 9-second period. The energy is solid, with a reading of 510, and the wind is glassy out of the south. That’s a magic combo for clean, lined-up waves. Friday afternoon holds up nicely too, with a similar 5 ft SE swell, a 10-second period, and still glassy conditions. The energy picks up a bit to 533. This is the standout window – clean, consistent, and the swell direction is right in the sweet spot for Bronte.
Saturday morning, July 11th, the swell drops a touch to 4 ft, still from the SE, but the wind swings NW and picks up to 9 mph, making it a cross-off. It’s clean, but the energy is down to 370. It’s still a good session, but not as punchy as Friday. Saturday afternoon goes downhill fast with NE wind onshore and the swell fading to 3 ft.
Sunday, July 12th, through to Tuesday, July 14th, is a flat spell. The swell drops away to nothing. The wind is offshore, but with waves barely 0.7 ft, there’s nothing to ride. It’s a dead patch, so don’t bother paddling out.
Then we get a bit of a spike on Wednesday, July 15th. A 6 ft S swell rolls in with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 900. But the wind is howling from the south at 19 mph, putting a nasty cross-chop on the surface. The waves will be messy and lumpy. This one is more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.
Thursday, July 16th, morning is a return to form. An S swell of 6 ft, 10-second period, and a WSW wind at 9 mph giving a clean cross-off. The energy is high at 921. This is another top-quality session, with solid, clean lines. It’s worth a look.
From Thursday afternoon, July 16th, through to Sunday, July 19th, the surf is inconsistent. There are some small pulses, but the wind keeps messing it up. The morning of Saturday, July 18th, has a 4 ft E swell with a light offshore, but it’s a short window before the onshore wind spoils it.
The following week, from July 20th onwards, is a mix of small, clean mornings and messy afternoons. The swell stays small, mostly under 3 ft, with a few 4 ft pulses from the east. The mornings on July 21st and 22nd offer some clean, offshore conditions with 3 ft waves, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. The end of the week into July 24th and 25th has some small, clean, waist-high waves, but it’s pretty ordinary.
Best bet: Friday, July 10th, and Thursday, July 16th. Get on them.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 8 | S 20 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
499 | 520 | 327 | 194 | 176 | 184 | 86 | 52 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 56 | 575 | 614 | 505 | 544 | 227 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:24PM1.50m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | |||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 16 | S 9 | S 10 | E 11 | SSE 7 |
499 | 520 | 327 | 194 | 129 | 184 | 86 | 52 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 56 | 325 | 20 | 356 | 377 | 2 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 21 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 |
7 | 9 | 21 | 172 | 176 | 45 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | N 4 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 12 | SE 8 | E 8 | S 20 | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | N 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 575 | 614 | 505 | 544 | 227 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 15 | 73 | 15 | 15 | 292 | 292 | 77 | 12 | 20 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
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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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