Bronte Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The only spot on the radar for this run is Bronte Beach, so let’s see what it’s got for us.

The first real chance to get wet is on Monday, July 27th. The early morning session is the pick of the day with a clean 4ft S swell, a light offshore breeze from the W, and a solid 9-second period. The combined energy of all swells is right there at 213, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s tidy. The water is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so no shock to the system. That Monday morning is your window; by the afternoon a NE breeze messes it up with cross-on chop, and the swell drops back to 3ft with a shorter period. Tuesday and Wednesday are tiny, with swell below 2ft, so don’t bother.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday morning, July 30th, brings a jump in size with a 8ft S swell that has a combined energy of 1534—that’s strong. The problem? This is a beach and reef setup, and with that size, it’s pushing into expert-only territory. The morning wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, but the period is 10 seconds, so the sets will be meaty. It’s a marginal call though, so be aware.

Friday, July 31st, is the standout. The morning session has a 7ft S swell at 11 seconds, and the combined energy is 993. The wind is a clean SW cross-off again, making for very good conditions. This is the best on offer in the whole window. The water temp is still about average, so no surprises there. The afternoon has a bit of cross-shore wind, so stick to the morning.

Saturday, August 1st, holds some size at 5ft, but the wind is a bit stronger, and the energy drops. Sunday, August 2nd, has a cleaner morning with a 4ft SSE swell and a light NW breeze, making for good surf conditions, but it’s smaller. Then things get quiet for a few days with small, unremarkable swells.

The next real buzz comes on Monday, August 10th. The morning is very good, with a 6ft ENE swell, a clean NNW breeze, and a combined energy of 771. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a wind swell, but it’s clean. Tuesday, August 11th, is also promising with a 6ft ENE swell and a strong offshore WNW wind, making for moderate offshore and clean conditions. That’s a solid window for the second week.

But remember, Bronte Beach is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s on, but there will be gaps. For the first week, Friday morning, July 31st, is the absolute standout. For the second week, Monday and Tuesday mornings, August 10th and 11th, are your best bets. Keep an eye on that Thursday, July 30th, if you’re an expert and like it heavy.

Stay stoked, and watch those sets.

Rusty.

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