
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
540 | 627 | 324 | 476 | 450 | 508 | 502 | 368 | 804 | 919 | 941 | 848 | 547 | 547 | 698 | 487 | 394 | 326 | 293 | 281 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:04AM1.46m | 6:29PM1.58m | 6:40AM1.38m | 7:06PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.26m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.34m | |||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 732 | 504 | 281 | 161 | 123 | 848 | 547 | 547 | 698 | 487 | 802 | 624 | 293 | 281 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
— | 627 | 324 | 329 | 450 | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | 76 | 264 | 336 | 431 | 367 | 744 | 394 | 326 | 246 | 233 | 271 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 15 | 275 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 218 | 154 | 229 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
540 | 328 | — | 476 | — | 508 | 502 | 368 | 804 | 919 | 941 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 16 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 191 | 3 | 43 | 191 | 43 | 165 | 191 | 134 | 134 | 173 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 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.
Bruces Beauties is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










