
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. 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 3.5m 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 1.7m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bruces Beauties.
We’ve got a bit of a rough patch to get through first. The forecast starts off with a lot of wind and messy conditions, so honestly, the first few days are a write-off. There’s a solid 10ft swell from the SSE on the 3rd, but it’s blowing 28 mph from the SSE and the wave energy is strong at 1262, but it’s just not clean. That pattern holds through the 4th, 5th, and into the 6th. The 6th actually sees a massive 10ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 6661, but with 25 mph winds from the east, it’s blown out. Not worth paddling out.
The first real light at the end of the tunnel comes on Tuesday the 8th. The morning looks glassy, with a clean 5ft swell from the east at 9 seconds. Wave energy is moderate at 580. That’s going to be the best wave quality of the early run, with clean conditions and no wind. It’s a reef break that’s inconsistent so don’t expect a packed lineup, but it is exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year. The afternoon on the 8th is still surfable but smaller at 4ft with a bit of cross-shore breeze.
Things go quiet again for a few days with small, weak swell and poor conditions. Then a bigger window opens up on Monday the 14th. The afternoon session looks like a standout. We’re seeing a good 10ft SSW swell, a long period of 15 seconds, with clean conditions and cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph. The wave energy is a strong 4149. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and on a reef it’s going to hold up nicely. This is for experienced surfers, though – 10ft is no joke. The swell direction (SSW) is not the optimum (ESE) but with that much energy and clean wind, it’s still the best on offer.
Tuesday the 15th afternoon is also solid. 7ft from the SSW, 12 second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SW at 12 mph. That’s proper offshore, and the wave energy is 1977. Another good call for the more experienced crew.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The 16th has some wind issues, and the 17th looks small and clean but not powerful. The 18th is back to lumpy cross-shore chop.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a struggle until Tuesday the 8th morning, which is your best bet for a clean, glassy session. The real standout, though, is Monday the 14th afternoon. Big swell, clean wind, and that reef setup. Bring your big-wave board and your wits.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1240 | 2902 | 1834 | 711 | 557 | 423 | 469 | 388 | 2951 | 6180 | 3764 | 1900 | 1408 | 805 | 434 | 280 | 196 | 202 | 202 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 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 | 19 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 |
702 | 347 | 180 | 391 | 173 | 423 | 469 | 388 | 2951 | 6180 | 3764 | 1900 | 1408 | 805 | 434 | 280 | 196 | 202 | 202 | 374 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | E 9 |
22 | — | 222 | 219 | 192 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 302 | 68 | 42 | 35 | 49 | 919 | 600 | 373 | 202 | 147 | 485 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 26 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | 44 | 70 | 18 | 31 | 129 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 123 | 146 | 56 | 109 | 248 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
1240 | 2902 | 1834 | 711 | 557 | 256 | 236 | 198 | 308 | 481 | 1211 | 1083 | 1218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 366 | 995 | 1408 | 671 | 165 | 191 | 588 | 191 | 191 | 552 | 173 | 165 | 173 | 1 | 0 | 134 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 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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