Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming down the line.

The first stretch of this 16-day window is a real bummer. We’re talking a full week of nothing good to start. From the 4th through the 7th, it’s all cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and just plain ugly. Don’t even bother waxing the board.

The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday, September 8th. Bruce’s Beauties (a reef break) is the one to watch. Tuesday morning is the standout: a clean 6ft swell from the east, and it’s going glassy – that’s a huge win for clean faces. The water temp is 65°, which is totally normal for this time of year, so nothing to worry about. The combined energy is moderate (595), and the 9-second period is fine for the reef. This spot is for advanced surfers, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. But when it’s this glassy, it’s a treat. Just know it can get busy.

Wednesday the 9th is still alright, with a clean 4ft swell from the east and light offshore wind, but the energy is lower (241). Good for a paddle, but not a headline.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a rollercoaster. The 10th and 11th see the swell drop, then on the 12th we get a massive 10ft SSW groundswell slamming in, but it’s blowing a solid 45 km/h onshore – total mess. That’s a heavy, powerful ocean for experts only, and the wind kills it. The combined energy is a massive 6477, but it’s just not surfable.

The 15th of September has another nice moment. Tuesday afternoon goes glassy again with a 4ft easterly swell – clean, light wind, and the energy is moderate (222). It’s a short 7-second period, so the waves will be a bit fat, but it’s a good session for a quiet surf.

The 17th of September has a long-period SSW groundswell (18 seconds) with a 4ft swell, and it’s clean with offshore wind. The energy is moderate (832). Could be a fun one for the reef, but expect long lulls between sets.

The very end, on the 19th, shows a 6ft S swell, but it’s a marginal call with the wind shifting. Not a standout.

So here’s the call: Tuesday morning, September 8th is your top pick. That glassy, 6ft east swell at Bruce’s is the one to chase. The second best is Tuesday afternoon, September 15th, for a clean, glassy session with smaller waves.

First week is a write-off, but there’s a couple of proper windows if you’re patient.

Rusty.

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