
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,555 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bruces Beauties this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the first week or so is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a few moments where the conditions might look okay, but the waves just aren’t cooperating. The overall pattern is a long stretch of small, wonky, or wind-affected surf, with a couple of late-breaking windows of hope.
The standout in the whole forecast is the afternoon of Monday, August 10th, at Bruces Beauties (reef). We see a solid 12 ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is a massive 2572, which is strong. The wind is cross-off at 25 km/h, which will keep the faces clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell, so it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The waves will be fat and heavy, and with that size, it’s a serious step up from anything else in the window. The downside is that from the following morning, the wind swings around and the quality drops off fast.
The other one to keep an eye on is the Tuesday morning of August 18th. The swell is a more manageable 5 ft from the east, with a 9-second period. The wind is light offshore from the SW at 10 km/h, which will make for clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate at 343. This is a much better window for the average surfer, and the conditions are a genuine stand-out for the period.
Thursday, August 20th, afternoon also has a moment with a 3 ft SSW swell, clean offshore wind, and a score that suggests the conditions are good. The "expect good surf conditions" comment backs that up. It’s a smaller swell, but the quality will be there.
The water temperature is 61°F, which is 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a big chill, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit, particularly at the start of the period.
For the first week, the surf is mostly poor. The periods from August 7th through the 9th are all small, weak, or blown out. The morning of August 10th has a tiny 1.0 ft swell. The bigger swell on the afternoon of the 10th is the only real spike. After that, the 11th through the 14th is a mess of strong onshore wind and choppy conditions. The 15th and 16th are small and ordinary, with the 16th morning being glassy but tiny at 2 ft.
So, in short: Monday, August 10th afternoon is the heavy-hitter for experts, and Tuesday, August 18th morning is the best bet for cleaner, more user-friendly waves. The rest of the time, you’re either looking at small, weak, or wind-blown surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 80 | 77 | 84 | 50 | 48 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 2379 | 2867 | 2682 | 1197 | 704 | 526 | 790 | 1159 | 625 | 276 | 263 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.21m | 11:59AM1.08m | 00:33AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.23m | 1:43AM1.40m | 2:19PM1.41m | 2:34AM1.52m | 3:03PM1.57m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:43PM1.70m | 3:56AM1.66m | 4:20PM1.78m | 4:32AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.58m | 5:36AM0.53m | 6:00PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.42m | 7:28PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.27m | 8:51AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:30AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.06m | 10:06AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | E 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
2862 | 3517 | 2462 | 1919 | 4616 | 48 | 31 | 2924 | 35 | 2379 | 2867 | 2682 | 1197 | 530 | 446 | 790 | 1159 | 1425 | 1737 | 1210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | S 13 | E 8 | E 9 | — | SSE 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 21 | S 9 | ESE 10 |
65 | 80 | 77 | 84 | 50 | — | — | 30 | 14 | 34 | 15 | — | 378 | 113 | 334 | 198 | 87 | 483 | 15 | 195 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 |
66 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 526 | 48 | 48 | 29 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 |
101 | — | 47 | 173 | — | 4122 | 3804 | — | 2233 | — | — | 62 | 333 | 704 | — | 631 | 755 | 625 | 276 | 263 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 176 | 10 | 136 | 134 | 19 | 136 | 3309 | 19 | 252 | 191 | 165 | 176 | 554 | 43 | 165 | 191 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
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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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