
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,915 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with E 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 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s 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 2.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a good hard look at what’s coming down the line for Bruce’s Beauties over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it doesn’t break all that often, so when it does, you want to be on it. Water temp is sitting at 64°F right now, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. No big anomalies there.
Alright, the first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna sugar-coat it. Thursday the 3rd is a mess – lumpy cross-shore wind, and the swell’s got a lot of energy in the water (2094 energy units) but it’s just not coming together. By Friday the 4th, we’ve got a solid 12ft swell but it’s being shredded by a fresh cross-shore wind. Not worth paddling out. Saturday and Sunday are more of the same – big swells but onshore winds turning it into a washing machine. Sunday the 6th has a huge 21-second period swell with 3023 combined energy but the 25 mph winds are just ruining it. That’s a no-go.
Now, Monday the 7th morning looks a bit more interesting – offshore NE wind, 7ft swell from the SSW at 14 seconds. Still, the score’s low, and the conditions are described as marginal, so it’s not a standout. But look at Tuesday the 8th morning. That’s the real gem in this run. Glassy conditions, no wind, 5ft of easterly swell, period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (539 units) but the clean face on that reef will be tempting. That’s your best bet in the first week. Tuesday afternoon fades out a bit.
Wednesday the 9th gives us clean offshore wind from the WSW, but the swell is only 3ft. It’s surfable, ordinary, but not firing. Then from Thursday the 10th through to Saturday the 12th, it’s all small and choppy – not worth thinking about.
Now, the second week. Sunday the 13th gets a massive pulse of 12ft SSW swell, but the onshore wind is back with 2480 energy units, so it’s messy. Monday the 14th sees the biggest energy of the whole period – 6563 units, 13ft swell at 15 seconds – but the wind is a near gale at 34 mph. Blown out. Not for paddle surfing.
But then, Wednesday the 16th. That’s your best long-range call. Moderate offshore WSW wind, 7ft south swell at 11 seconds, 1466 energy units, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a proper session for the crew who know what they’re doing. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th have cleaner conditions but the swell drops off.
So, the standout here is Tuesday the 8th morning for pure glassy conditions, and then Wednesday the 16th morning for a solid, clean, offshore swell. The rest of the window is either too windy or too small. Bruce’s Beauties is a spot that needs patience, and this forecast is no different. That’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1986 | 553 | 2928 | 1757 | 554 | 441 | 496 | 530 | 388 | 2322 | 4865 | 3455 | 1604 | 1015 | 797 | 482 | 305 | 219 | 175 | 164 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:10PM1.49m | 2:25AM1.50m | 2:47PM1.65m | 3:02AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 6 | 13 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1986 | 553 | 347 | 222 | 540 | 151 | 496 | 530 | 388 | 2322 | 4865 | 3455 | 1604 | 1187 | 797 | 482 | 305 | 219 | 175 | 465 | 374 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 9 |
15 | 702 | — | 285 | 227 | 163 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 302 | 135 | 69 | 58 | 73 | 933 | 721 | 373 | 202 | 289 | 164 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | — | — | ESE 11 | SSW 15 | S 14 | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 26 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 8 |
26 | — | — | 12 | 44 | 134 | 18 | 32 | 64 | 30 | 26 | — | — | — | 57 | 57 | 82 | 65 | 123 | 13 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 4 |
67 | 162 | 2928 | 1757 | 554 | 441 | 279 | 212 | 263 | 369 | 650 | 1279 | 1074 | 1015 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 440 | 499 | 1408 | 3313 | 191 | 191 | 588 | 191 | 191 | 552 | 165 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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