Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.5° 

Bruces Beauties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 6,852 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Bruces Beauties. You know the spot—a proper reef break that takes a bit of patience since it’s inconsistent. Over the next 16 days, there’s a real long stretch of nothing much worth paddling out for, but we do get a couple of moments that could be something special for the experienced crew.

The water temperature is sitting at about 64°F, which is a touch over 3°F colder than you’d expect for this time of year. The wind’s been a bit of a factor too, and for the first week, it’s mainly cross-off or offshore, but the swell just isn’t there. For the first few days—Wednesday the 15th through to the end of Sunday the 20th—we’re looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly under 3ft, and the combined energy barely gets into triple digits. There’s a hint of a pulse on Wednesday afternoon the 15th, with a 3ft, 11-second swell from the SSW giving moderate energy (411), but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, and the comment says poor conditions. Not worth it.

The real blank run hits from about Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 24th, where the swell height drops to zero on some days, and the energy is in the 40s and 50s. That’s a tough stretch—just don’t bother.

Now, for the standouts.

The first true highlight is on Friday the 24th of July, in the morning. We’ve got a solid 8ft southerly swell, with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1755—that’s some serious power. The wind is a light 6 mph onshore from the NE, but for a reef break like this, that’s manageable. This is only for advanced surfers; 8ft is too big for anyone without a solid skill set. The swell direction is S, and the optimum here is ESE, so it’s a bit off-angle, but the energy is undeniable. Keep an eye on it.

The other one to circle is Sunday the 26th of July, morning. A 7ft easterly swell, but with a short 8-second period, and combined energy of 1100—still strong. Wind is 9 mph onshore from the ENE. Again, big and powerful, but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and less clean. Good for experts only.

After that, Monday the 27th of July afternoon is the only session that actually gets a “good surf conditions” call. The swell is 5ft from the east, 9-second period, moderate energy (471), and the wind goes glassy from the SSE. That’s clean, lined-up, and a proper window for a reef break. The swell direction is E, and the optimum is ESE, so close enough.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, the 24th morning and the 27th afternoon are your best bets. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off. Keep your board waxed, but don’t hold your breath.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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Height (m)
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1.2
E
9
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10
0.8
E
10
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E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
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E
10
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10
0.7
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10
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S
11
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11
0.6
S
11
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S
10
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E
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.3
SE
12
0.5
SE
12
0.5
SE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
3.5
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
223
128
141
146
141
98
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185
237
86
53
31
80
24
69
60
47
46
5553
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
20
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
20
W
5
WNW
15
E
10
NE
25
W
15
WSW
20
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40
WSW
30
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
30
WSW
35
W
25
W
10
SSE
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:38PM1.69m
4:51AM1.64m
5:19PM1.71m
5:31AM1.58m
5:59PM1.68m
6:09AM1.48m
6:38PM1.60m
6:47AM1.37m
7:17PM1.50m
7:26AM1.25m
7:57PM1.37m
8:11AM1.13m
8:45PM1.24m
Low Tide
10:24AM-0.00m
10:48PM0.09m
11:03AM-0.00m
11:30PM0.12m
11:40AM0.04m
00:11AM0.18m
12:17PM0.11m
00:52AM0.27m
12:52PM0.22m
1:32AM0.38m
1:29PM0.35m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:11AM0.58m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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