Surf Forecasts:
Bronte Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bronte Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s chew the fat on what’s brewing for Bronte Beach over the next couple of weeks.
The story here starts with a quick flash of goodness early on Sunday the 2nd of August, but then it’s a long, dry spell. From Monday afternoon well into the second week, there’s hardly anything worth a paddle. The real action is front-loaded, so don’t sleep on it.
Sunday the 2nd of August – Morning is the clear standout. Bronte Beach – a beach and reef number – is packing a clean 5ft south-southeast swell, with a nice 12-second interval. That’s a groundswell with proper energy (combined energy of 809), and the light north-northwest cross-offshore breeze has it looking glassy. The water temperature is 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a spring suit. This is the best on offer – not huge, but well-shaped and clean for the advanced surfers. The swell direction (SSE) is right in the sweet spot. Crowds can be a thing, so get down early.
Sunday afternoon the wind swings northeast and cranks up to 25 mph, making it cross-onshore and choppy – give it a miss.
Monday the 3rd of August – Morning brings a smaller 3ft southeast swell, with an 11-second interval and a light north-northwest cross-offshore breeze keeping it tidy. Energy is moderate (242), and it’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Monday afternoon drops to 3ft with a clean offshore wind, but the conditions are very ordinary.
From Tuesday the 4th through to Saturday the 8th, the swell dries up. Tuesday morning only has a tiny 1ft, with a short 7-second interval – not worth the effort. The rest of the week is all under 3ft, with short intervals and poor to ordinary conditions. The wind is often offshore, but the lack of swell kills it.
The second week (from Sunday the 9th of August onward) is a flat-out dud. The swell never tops 3ft, intervals mostly sit at 9 seconds, and the wind is often strong or onshore. The energy is weak, with numbers like 75 or 85. Even the clean offshore windows are wasted on tiny waves.
So, to sum it up: Sunday the 2nd of August, morning is your one and only shot. After that, you’re looking at a long stretch of nothing. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the pick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | E 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 575 | 772 | 373 | 224 | 134 | 43 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 89 | 80 | 173 | 230 | 311 | 270 | 225 | 190 | 115 | 42 | 46 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:02PM1.29m | 00:00AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:14AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.42m | 3:38AM0.96m | 4:06PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | 6:18AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:07AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.41m | 8:07AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.35m | 9:15AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 575 | 772 | 373 | 224 | 134 | 43 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 89 | 80 | 173 | 230 | 311 | 270 | 225 | 190 | 115 | 42 | 46 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 16 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 228 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | NE 5 | SSW 5 | E 14 | SE 11 | E 7 | S 13 | E 10 | E 12 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 15 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 8 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 44 | 13 | 22 | 2 | — | 3 | 16 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 157 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 97 | 264 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 674 | 1 |
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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).
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