Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| 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
Alright, Rusty here, checking the charts for Bruces Beauties.
We’re in for a bit of a rough start, to be honest. For the next several days, the wind is going to be a real problem. Most of the time it’s blowing cross or cross-onshore, and pretty strong too, making things lumpy and messy. We’ve got size from the 3rd to the 6th, but the quality isn’t there for a paddle. By Saturday afternoon, the wind is really up, with swell energy hitting a hefty 6796, but with a strong cross-onshore, it’s more of a kite-surfing show than anything for a regular surfer.
Now, hang in there. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. The first real standout looks to be on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. It’s not the biggest day, but the conditions are what we dream about. Glassy conditions with an ESE wind at just 5 km/h, and a clean 1.3m swell from the East. The combined energy is moderate at 538, but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be smooth and fun.
Looking further out, there’s another window of promise on Monday, the 14th of September. We get a big jump in size with a 4.0m swell from the East and light onshore winds in the morning; the energy reading is a solid 4145. The tide might be a factor, but if you’re an expert looking for a big, powerful wave at a reef like Bruces Beauties, that’s the one to circle. After that, Tuesday afternoon the 15th looks clean again with offshore wind and a manageable 1.5m swell, giving us 547 in combined energy.
There will be a few days of tiny, poor surf from the 9th to the 12th, so don't bother rushing out. Also, keep in mind that a few of the better swells are coming from the SSW, which is off the optimum ESE for this break, meaning the shape might not be perfect.
Stay patient, and wait for that glassy morning on the 8th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 24 | 1929 | 1320 | 2967 | 1399 | 772 | 476 | 541 | 530 | 388 | 2598 | 5932 | 3455 | 1748 | 1408 | 652 | 305 | 210 | 134 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | 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 | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:10PM1.49m | 2:25AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 6:01 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 2270 | 1929 | 637 | 347 | 363 | 340 | 218 | 541 | 530 | 388 | 2598 | 5932 | 3455 | 861 | 1408 | 652 | 305 | 373 | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 26 | 13 | 25 | 222 | 223 | 151 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 261 | 45 | 69 | 1748 | 29 | 1011 | 535 | 210 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | E 10 | S 14 | SSW 26 | S 13 | S 12 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 26 | — | — | 23 | 43 | 136 | 18 | 32 | 66 | 30 | 44 | — | 35 | 29 | 69 | 233 | 86 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 64 | 1320 | 2967 | 1399 | 772 | 476 | 214 | 200 | 265 | 380 | 820 | 1456 | 1406 | 748 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 134 | 366 | 995 | 642 | 671 | 191 | 191 | 588 | 191 | 191 | 505 | 165 | 43 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 134 | 2 |
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