
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,618 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Bruces Beauties.
Right off the bat, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a massive, powerful swell from the SSW on Tuesday the 28th, with a combined energy of 4510 – that’s serious grunt – but it’s coming in with a nasty cross-onshore wind from the ESE at 15.5 mph. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions,” so it’s a complete write-off for paddle surfing. That same energy drops off fast, but the wind stays messy through the rest of the week. Wednesday and Thursday keep showing cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions, with swell heights between 4.6 ft and 6.9 ft, but the period is short and the wind is just ruining it. Even though the swell swings a bit more easterly, the wind stays on it or cross-on, and the scores are all zeros. We’re looking at a solid gap of nothing until the end of the first week.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday, August 2nd. The wind finally swings offshore from the W and WSW, coming in cross-off at 12.4 mph, and the swell is a clean 6.2 ft from the E with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is 659, which is moderate, and the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” but it’s clean. That’s the first time we get a score of 2 out of 10. It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. Monday the 3rd is a step back with light cross-onshore winds, but then Tuesday August 4th morning is a standout. The wind is a light cross-off from the W at 9.3 mph, the swell is a clean 4.3 ft from the SSW with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is 768 (moderate). The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” but it’s clean and the longer period gives it shape. It’s the best of a tough run.
After that, it drops off hard. Wednesday August 5th morning has a tiny 2.6 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 15-second period, but the combined energy is only 464 (weak to moderate). It’s clean, but tiny. Then we get a real dead zone from the 5th afternoon through the 7th, with swell sizes dropping to 1.6 ft or 2.0 ft and weak energy. The wind is clean at times, but there’s simply no wave to ride.
Then things get interesting again. On Friday August 7th afternoon, a big SSW swell rolls in with a 17-second period, combined energy of 1115 (strong), and the wind is cross-off at 34.2 mph. That’s a near gale. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” – that wind is just too strong, even if it’s offshore. The swell is 4.6 ft, but with that wind it’s a mess. Saturday August 8th morning sees a massive 9.8 ft swell from the E with a 9-second period, combined energy of 1476. The wind is still strong and cross-off, but the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” For a reef break, 9.8 ft with a short period is a washing machine, and that wind is borderline. This is only for experts, and even then, it’s a battle.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday August 10th afternoon. The wind drops to a light SSE breeze at 6.2 mph, blowing cross-off, and the swell is a clean 5.2 ft from the E with an 11-second period. The combined energy is 687 (moderate). The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the best call of the whole forecast. The light wind, the cross-off direction, and the solid groundswell period will make Bruces Beauties clean and lined up. That’s the session to aim for.
Tuesday August 11th morning is also worth a mention, with glassy conditions and a 3.3 ft E swell, but it’s smaller. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” but it’s not the size of the Monday.
Remember, this is a reef break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be firing every day. When it’s on, it’s on, but it can be fickle. The second week looks more promising than the first, but the long-range calls are a bit less certain. Keep an eye on that Monday afternoon.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6618 | 4495 | 308 | 215 | 495 | 414 | 266 | 318 | 430 | 513 | 641 | 396 | 1003 | 888 | 1052 | 1170 | 646 | 502 | 327 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:06AM1.41m | 3:32PM1.43m | 3:36AM1.49m | 4:02PM1.51m | 4:06AM1.53m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:34AM1.56m | 4:58PM1.62m | 5:03AM1.55m | 5:27PM1.64m | 5:33AM1.52m | 5:56PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.30m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:03PM0.18m | 11:11AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:39AM0.09m | 00:06AM0.21m | ||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
6618 | 4495 | 2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1347 | 1327 | 1127 | 946 | 919 | 529 | 512 | 291 | 888 | 1052 | 1170 | 646 | 502 | 327 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | E 8 | — | S 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
16 | 15 | — | 13 | — | 7 | 266 | — | — | — | 220 | — | 12 | 164 | 123 | 322 | 398 | 495 | 473 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 |
— | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 75 | 9 | 13 | 28 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 4 |
— | — | 308 | 215 | 495 | 414 | — | 318 | 430 | 513 | 641 | 396 | 1003 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 191 | 191 | 173 | 173 | 191 | 4 | 61 | 191 | 43 | 165 | 191 | 134 | 43 | 134 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 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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