Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Bruces Beauties. This is a reef break that’s exposed to an easterly swell, and it’s a spot that only fires now and then, so when it does, it’s special. Right now, there’s a bit of a lean spell to start, but the forecast has some promise if you’re patient.

The water is sitting at 60°, which is a hefty 6° colder than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s a serious chill, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit. It’s not just a little nippy; it’s properly cold.

We kick off on Saturday the 8th of August. Honestly, it’s a write-off. Tiny 2ft easterly slop with a weak 7-second period, and a cross-off shore wind is blowing hard at 22 mph. The combined energy is a measly 48, so there’s nothing doing. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are more of the same – small, weak, and not worth paddling out for.

Then Tuesday the 11th gets interesting, but frustrating. A big 10ft SSW swell rolls in with a 13-second period, pumping the energy up to 2878. That’s serious juice. But the wind is a nasty cross-onshore easterly at 19 mph, making it lumpy and blown out. This is a reef break, and with that kind of size and wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Wednesday the 12th is even worse with a near gale from the east. For the experienced crew, this setup might actually look better for a kite session than a paddle surf.

The wind starts to play ball on Saturday the 15th of August. A clean 6ft easterly swell with an 8-second period and a cross-off wind from the west. The energy is still moderate at 395, and the conditions are clean. This is the first real window. Sunday the 16th morning is a little smaller at 5ft, but with a light cross-off breeze, it’ll be tidy.

Now, the highlight of the whole outlook is Monday the 17th of August. The morning is glassy – dead calm, with an onshore breeze reading of zero. The swell is a clean 4ft from the east, with a nice 11-second period. The energy is a solid 282. This is a proper, clean, glassy morning at a reef that’s inconsistent. That’s a rare combo. If you’re a competent surfer and you can only pick one session, this is the one. The winds are perfect, and the waves will have shape.

Tuesday the 18th of August afternoon is also a standout, with glassy conditions again, a 4ft easterly swell at 11 seconds, and energy climbing to 443. It’s a close second to Monday morning.

After that, the forecast gets messy again. From Wednesday the 19th, the wind swings onshore and picks up, blowing out the 6ft swell. The rest of the week into the 23rd is a mix of strong onshore winds and jumbled conditions. The best advice? Keep your eyes on the 17th and 18th. That’s your window.

Rusty.

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