Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,316 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bruces Beauties this week:
The surf forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s run through the next 16 days for Bruces Beauties. First few days are flat, so you’re looking at about a 3-day gap before anything surfable shows up. The water’s a bit colder than average for this time of year, sitting at 62°, about 3° below normal, so a thicker wetsuit is a good call.
Thursday morning, 3 September, we get a 5ft swell from the south, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy’s moderate (423), but it’s raining and the period is short at 10 seconds, so don’t expect much. The best bet in this whole window is Tuesday morning, 8 September. A 5ft swell from the SSW, clean cross-offshore wind, and a 12-second period (groundswell) giving it some real grunt. The energy is moderate (896). This break is a reef, so it handles the longer period well, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets.
Later in the second week, Saturday afternoon, 12 September, looks glassy with a 5ft easterly swell and 10-second period. The energy is moderate (490), and it’s a solid chance for a clean session. Then Sunday, 13 September, brings a 3ft east swell with strong offshore wind—hard to paddle into, so it’s only for the keen.
The standout is definitely that Tuesday morning, 8 September. Clean, decent size, and the reef will shape it up nicely. The rest of the forecast is mostly a miss, with onshore winds and messy conditions. This spot doesn’t break often, so when it’s on, you’ve got to be there. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the SE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 408 | 289 | 2692 | 834 | 719 | 302 | 494 | 487 | 402 | 1506 | 7773 | 3803 | 2197 | 1605 | 888 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:58PM1.64m | 6:13AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.51m | 6:53AM1.28m | 7:20PM1.35m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:32PM1.18m | 9:46AM1.01m | 10:56PM1.11m | 12:15PM1.10m | 00:44AM1.22m | 1:25PM1.29m | 1:42AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:17AM0.60m | 4:02PM0.65m | 5:47AM0.58m | 6:28PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 11 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 9 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 |
2077 | 4051 | 3415 | 2733 | 2270 | 1853 | 822 | 390 | 364 | 283 | 162 | 494 | 487 | 402 | 1506 | 7773 | 3803 | 2197 | 1605 | 561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | S 19 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 |
48 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 13 | — | 290 | 176 | 208 | 97 | 76 | 35 | 302 | — | 922 | 35 | 56 | 888 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | — | S 24 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 285 | 77 | 192 | 17 | — | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 222 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 408 | 289 | 2692 | 834 | 719 | 302 | 177 | 163 | 135 | 185 | 193 | 483 | 527 | 540 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 16 | 1 | 173 | 4 | 134 | 19 | 2163 | 1612 | 1525 | 165 | 191 | 588 | 191 | 191 | 505 | 134 | 4 | 134 | 19 |
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Information about the Bruces Beauties Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bruces Beauties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bruces Beauties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bruces Beauties 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 (Bruces Beauties) 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 Bruces Beauties 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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