Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The early part of the forecast is a total washout, so we’re jumping straight to the good stuff.

Friday, August 28th is the one to get excited about. Bruces Beauties (reef break) is looking at a clean 4ft swell from the S, with a solid 11-second period. The wind is blowing light offshore from the SSW, so those waves are gonna be glassy. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 62°F, with a notable anomaly of -4°F. The combined energy is a solid 869 (moderate wave energy), so there’s plenty of grunt. This spot is *inconsistent* and strictly for advanced surfers, but when it fires, it’s a gem. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, but it’s not a free-for-all.

Saturday, August 29th sees the swell drop to 3ft. The morning is cloudy with a moderate WSW offshore wind at 16 mph, but the tide is gonna mess with the quality. The afternoon is similar, with a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell direction swings to the E and the energy drops off. It’s marginal.

Sunday, August 30th through Wednesday, September 2nd is a dead zone. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the wind is all over the place. The energy is barely there (mostly under 100). Not worth even looking at.

Thursday, September 3rd we get a big spike, but it’s ugly. A 12ft swell from the SE hits with a short 8-second period and a howling SE wind at 28 mph. The combined energy jumps to 1688 (strong), but it’s a cross-shore, rain-soaked, blown-out mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not a paddle wave.

This dirty, windy pattern sticks around through the first week of September. We’re seeing big, onshore surf (8ft to 12ft) with strong cross-shore winds and terrible conditions. The energy is huge (values over 2000), but it’s all chop. Stay out.

There’s a gap of poor conditions until Thursday, September 10th. The afternoon finally shows a pulse. The swell drops to 6ft from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the wind goes light cross-offshore from the W. The energy is moderate at 490, and the call is for good surf. It’s a long way out, but it’s a sign of life.

Friday, September 11th morning is the second real highlight. We’ve got 5ft of swell from the ESE, a 9-second period, and a glassy, light offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is 535 (moderate), and the forecast is for very good surf. It’s clean, it’s got shape, and the reef will handle it well. Mark that date, but it’s two weeks away, so don’t book the trip just yet.

The rest of the second week fades out with more onshore wind and lumpy conditions.

That’s the story. The 28th of August and the 11th of September are your windows. The rest is a right-off.

Rusty.

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