Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in on the local break. It’s a mixed bag, but there’s a couple windows that’ll get the blood pumpin’.

The first real pulse hits on Monday the 20th of July at Bruces Beauties (reef). Solid 4ft of swell from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, good energy and shape. The water’s sittin’ at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The combined energy of the swells is moderate (407) in the morning, and it builds to a solid moderate (639) by the afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the WSW in the afternoon, glassin’ it up sweet. Out of the gate, this is the standout: clean, groomed, and offerin’ proper waves. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent and only for the advanced crew – it’s a reef, so show it respect. Crowds are possible.

Tuesday the 21st keeps things movin’. Mornin’ sees 4ft from the ESE, 11-second period, with light WNW cross-off winds. Not the big draw of the week, but the waves are clean and rideable. The afternoon jumps to a solid 8ft from the SSW with a 14-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (2970). For a reef, that long period is magic, but it’s a big ask for anyone not at the top of their game. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not as clean as the day before.

Wednesday the 22nd is a fade: 3ft from the ESE, and the wind packs a punch with 22 mph gusts in the afternoon. The combined energy is weak (285) and the conditions are ordinary. This one’s a write-off.

Thursday the 23rd shows up with 4ft from the SSW, 12-second period, but the wind is howlin’ at 19-25 mph. The combined energy is moderate (454) but the wind destroys any chance of clean surf. It’s a miss.

From Friday the 24th right through to Monday the 27th, we’ve got a flat spell. Swell heights drop below 3ft, the wind is a mess, and the combined energy is weak (under 100). The best you’ll see is a tiny 3ft from the SSW on Monday the 27th mornin’, but it’s not worth paddlin’ for.

Then, hold onto your board. Tuesday the 28th of July sees a massive jump: 12ft of S swell with an 8-second period – that’s short-period wind swell, and the combined energy is very strong (1669). The wind is a brutal 25-28 mph cross-off. This is expert territory and honestly, looks more interesting for kite surfin’ than paddle surfin’. Same goes for Wednesday the 29th: 10ft from the SSW, 14-second period, combined energy is huge (4718), but the wind is 28 mph offshore. It’s clean but gnarly to paddle into.

The next true standout doesn’t show until Monday the 3rd of August. The mornin’ delivers 7ft from the E, 10-second period, with a clean offshore breeze from the SW. The combined energy is strong (1009). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the offshore wind will carve the waves beautifully. It’s a promising window, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep the fingers crossed.

Tuesday the 4th of August has a 4ft SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, which on a reef is pure magic. Combined energy is strong (1649), and the wind is fresh offshore. Again, for the advanced crew, this is a special session.

So, the best on offer is the afternoon of Monday the 20th of July at Bruces Beauties – clean, solid, and offshore. The second stand-out is the mornin’ of Monday the 3rd of August – confident in the swell, but we’ll see how the wind holds.

Rusty.

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